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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.75, 893.47 and 450.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.75, 893.47 and 450.05 is: 673.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.75 : 893.47 = 450.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.75/893.47 = 450.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.75x = 893.47 × 450.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.75x = 402,103.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,103.92/596.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.83

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