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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.50, 924.28 and 449.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.50, 924.28 and 449.62 is: 620.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.50 : 924.28 = 449.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.50/924.28 = 449.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.50x = 924.28 × 449.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.50x = 415,571.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,571.34/669.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.72

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