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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.64, 826.14 and 449.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.64, 826.14 and 449.61 is: 619.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.64 : 826.14 = 449.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.64/826.14 = 449.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.64x = 826.14 × 449.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.64x = 371,440.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,440.81/599.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.44

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