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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.86, 791.07 and 449.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.86, 791.07 and 449.31 is: 619.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.86 : 791.07 = 449.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.86/791.07 = 449.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.86x = 791.07 × 449.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.86x = 355,434.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,434.84/573.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.37

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