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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.80, 814.64 and 449.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.80, 814.64 and 449.28 is: 619.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.80 : 814.64 = 449.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.80/814.64 = 449.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.80x = 814.64 × 449.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.80x = 366,001.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,001.46/590.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.50

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