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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.08, 811 and 449.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.08, 811 and 449.84 is: 620.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.08 : 811 = 449.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.08/811 = 449.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.08x = 811 × 449.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.08x = 364,820.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,820.24/588.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.36

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