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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.44, 879.96 and 449.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.44, 879.96 and 449.68 is: 673.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.44 : 879.96 = 449.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.44/879.96 = 449.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.44x = 879.96 × 449.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.44x = 395,700.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,700.41/587.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.60

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