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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.53, 779.69 and 449.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.53, 779.69 and 449.51 is: 620.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.53 : 779.69 = 449.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.53/779.69 = 449.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.53x = 779.69 × 449.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.53x = 350,475.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,475.68/564.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.83

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