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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.83, 793.95 and 449.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.83, 793.95 and 449.79 is: 671.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.83 : 793.95 = 449.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.83/793.95 = 449.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.83x = 793.95 × 449.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.83x = 357,110.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,110.77/531.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.48

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