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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.84, 801.78 and 449.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.84, 801.78 and 449.32 is: 620.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.84 : 801.78 = 449.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.84/801.78 = 449.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.84x = 801.78 × 449.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.84x = 360,255.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,255.79/580.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.23

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