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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.87, 802.07 and 449.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.87, 802.07 and 449.65 is: 620.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.87 : 802.07 = 449.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.87/802.07 = 449.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.87x = 802.07 × 449.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.87x = 360,650.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,650.78/580.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.88

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