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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.42, 620.57 and 426.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.42, 620.57 and 426.49 is: 588.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.42 : 620.57 = 426.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.42/620.57 = 426.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.42x = 620.57 × 426.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.42x = 264,665.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,665.21/449.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.90

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