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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.53, 800.96 and 449.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.53, 800.96 and 449.31 is: 619.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.53 : 800.96 = 449.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.53/800.96 = 449.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.53x = 800.96 × 449.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.53x = 359,876.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,876.46/580.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.92

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