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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.18, 941.79 and 449.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.18, 941.79 and 449.98 is: 621.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.18 : 941.79 = 449.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.18/941.79 = 449.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.18x = 941.79 × 449.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.18x = 423,786.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,786.00/682.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.23

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