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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.96, 822.32 and 449

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.96, 822.32 and 449 is: 619.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.96 : 822.32 = 449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.96/822.32 = 449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.96x = 822.32 × 449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.96x = 369,221.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,221.68/595.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.54

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