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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.74, 942.45 and 449.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.74, 942.45 and 449.78 is: 620.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.74 : 942.45 = 449.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.74/942.45 = 449.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.74x = 942.45 × 449.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.74x = 423,895.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,895.16/682.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.87

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