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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.22, 909.81 and 449.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.22, 909.81 and 449.61 is: 620.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.22 : 909.81 = 449.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.22/909.81 = 449.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.22x = 909.81 × 449.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.22x = 409,059.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,059.67/659.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.52

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