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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.71, 826.80 and 449.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.71, 826.80 and 449.69 is: 619.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.71 : 826.80 = 449.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.71/826.80 = 449.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.71x = 826.80 × 449.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.71x = 371,801.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,801.44/599.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.97

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