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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597, 824.14 and 449.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597, 824.14 and 449.68 is: 620.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597 : 824.14 = 449.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597/824.14 = 449.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597x = 824.14 × 449.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597x = 370,599.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,599.28/597
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.77

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