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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.46, 987.09 and 449.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.46, 987.09 and 449.78 is: 620.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.46 : 987.09 = 449.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.46/987.09 = 449.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.46x = 987.09 × 449.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.46x = 443,968.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,968.40/715.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.54

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