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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.68, 856.98 and 449.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.68, 856.98 and 449.64 is: 674.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.68 : 856.98 = 449.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.68/856.98 = 449.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.68x = 856.98 × 449.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.68x = 385,332.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,332.49/571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.04

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