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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.16, 790.58 and 449.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.16, 790.58 and 449.68 is: 619.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.16 : 790.58 = 449.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.16/790.58 = 449.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.16x = 790.58 × 449.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.16x = 355,508.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,508.01/574.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.18

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