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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.40, 941.70 and 449.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.40, 941.70 and 449.50 is: 620.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.40 : 941.70 = 449.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.40/941.70 = 449.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.40x = 941.70 × 449.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.40x = 423,294.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,294.15/682.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.30

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