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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.74, 823.18 and 449.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.74, 823.18 and 449.12 is: 619.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.74 : 823.18 = 449.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.74/823.18 = 449.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.74x = 823.18 × 449.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.74x = 369,706.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,706.60/596.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.54

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