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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.44, 811.68 and 449.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.44, 811.68 and 449.12 is: 619.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.44 : 811.68 = 449.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.44/811.68 = 449.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.44x = 811.68 × 449.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.44x = 364,541.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,541.72/588.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.51

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