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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.22, 815.27 and 449.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.22, 815.27 and 449.49 is: 620.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.22 : 815.27 = 449.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.22/815.27 = 449.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.22x = 815.27 × 449.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.22x = 366,455.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,455.71/590.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.88

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