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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.68, 792.42 and 449.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.68, 792.42 and 449.94 is: 620.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.68 : 792.42 = 449.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.68/792.42 = 449.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.68x = 792.42 × 449.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.68x = 356,541.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,541.45/574.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.42

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