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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.27, 824.78 and 449.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.27, 824.78 and 449.65 is: 620.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.27 : 824.78 = 449.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.27/824.78 = 449.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.27x = 824.78 × 449.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.27x = 370,864.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,864.48/597.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.93

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