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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.59, 790.63 and 449.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.59, 790.63 and 449.03 is: 618.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.59 : 790.63 = 449.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.59/790.63 = 449.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.59x = 790.63 × 449.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.59x = 355,016.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,016.59/573.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.94

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