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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.12, 802.41 and 449.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.12, 802.41 and 449.90 is: 621.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.12 : 802.41 = 449.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.12/802.41 = 449.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.12x = 802.41 × 449.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.12x = 361,004.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,004.26/581.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.22

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