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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.53, 815.31 and 449.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.53, 815.31 and 449.69 is: 619.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.53 : 815.31 = 449.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.53/815.31 = 449.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.53x = 815.31 × 449.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.53x = 366,632.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,632.68/591.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.81

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