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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.92, 824.28 and 450.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.92, 824.28 and 450.12 is: 622.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.92 : 824.28 = 450.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.92/824.28 = 450.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.92x = 824.28 × 450.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.92x = 371,024.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,024.91/595.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.61

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