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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.53, 793.13 and 449.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.53, 793.13 and 449.97 is: 621.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.53 : 793.13 = 449.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.53/793.13 = 449.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.53x = 793.13 × 449.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.53x = 356,882.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,882.46/574.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.17

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