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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.97, 894.31 and 451.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.97, 894.31 and 451.67 is: 676.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.97 : 894.31 = 451.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.97/894.31 = 451.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.97x = 894.31 × 451.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.97x = 403,927.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,927.40/596.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.63

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