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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.09, 792.84 and 449.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.09, 792.84 and 449.04 is: 670.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.09 : 792.84 = 449.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.09/792.84 = 449.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.09x = 792.84 × 449.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.09x = 356,016.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,016.87/531.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.35

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