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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.58, 669.93 and 401.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.58, 669.93 and 401.13 is: 597.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.58 : 669.93 = 401.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.58/669.93 = 401.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.58x = 669.93 × 401.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.58x = 268,729.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,729.02/449.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.73

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