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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.48, 909.70 and 449.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.48, 909.70 and 449.69 is: 620.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.48 : 909.70 = 449.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.48/909.70 = 449.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.48x = 909.70 × 449.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.48x = 409,077.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,077.32/659.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.31

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