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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.95, 813.26 and 449.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.95, 813.26 and 449.82 is: 620.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.95 : 813.26 = 449.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.95/813.26 = 449.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.95x = 813.26 × 449.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.95x = 365,818.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,818.36/589.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.08

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