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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.87, 894.21 and 449.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.87, 894.21 and 449.74 is: 674.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.87 : 894.21 = 449.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.87/894.21 = 449.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.87x = 894.21 × 449.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.87x = 402,162.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,162.01/595.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.92

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