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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.98, 863.97 and 449.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.98, 863.97 and 449.26 is: 673.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.98 : 863.97 = 449.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.98/863.97 = 449.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.98x = 863.97 × 449.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.98x = 388,147.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,147.16/575.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.89

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