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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.25, 892.72 and 449.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.25, 892.72 and 449.55 is: 673.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.25 : 892.72 = 449.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.25/892.72 = 449.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.25x = 892.72 × 449.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.25x = 401,320.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,320.03/596.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.08

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