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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.11, 741.26 and 449.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.11, 741.26 and 449.63 is: 620.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.11 : 741.26 = 449.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.11/741.26 = 449.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.11x = 741.26 × 449.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.11x = 333,290.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,290.49/537.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.53

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