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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.91, 799.29 and 449.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.91, 799.29 and 449.69 is: 618.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.91 : 799.29 = 449.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.91/799.29 = 449.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.91x = 799.29 × 449.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.91x = 359,434.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,434.72/580.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.74

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