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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.83, 813.35 and 449.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.83, 813.35 and 449.97 is: 620.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.83 : 813.35 = 449.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.83/813.35 = 449.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.83x = 813.35 × 449.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.83x = 365,980.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,980.85/589.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.49

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