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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.70, 791.40 and 449.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.70, 791.40 and 449.32 is: 619.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.70 : 791.40 = 449.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.70/791.40 = 449.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.70x = 791.40 × 449.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.70x = 355,591.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,591.85/573.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.82

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