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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.49, 793.23 and 449.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.49, 793.23 and 449.93 is: 621.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.49 : 793.23 = 449.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.49/793.23 = 449.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.49x = 793.23 × 449.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.49x = 356,897.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,897.97/574.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.24

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