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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.99, 791.64 and 449.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.99, 791.64 and 449.43 is: 619.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.99 : 791.64 = 449.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.99/791.64 = 449.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.99x = 791.64 × 449.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.99x = 355,786.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,786.77/573.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.85

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