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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.27, 909.05 and 449.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.27, 909.05 and 449.01 is: 619.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.27 : 909.05 = 449.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.27/909.05 = 449.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.27x = 909.05 × 449.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.27x = 408,170.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,170.30/659.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.12

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