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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.73, 812.97 and 449.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.73, 812.97 and 449.80 is: 621.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.73 : 812.97 = 449.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.73/812.97 = 449.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.73x = 812.97 × 449.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.73x = 365,673.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,673.91/588.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.12

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