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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.04, 801 and 449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.04, 801 and 449.76 is: 620.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.04 : 801 = 449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.04/801 = 449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.04x = 801 × 449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.04x = 360,257.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,257.76/581.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.02

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