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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.01, 824.19 and 450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.01, 824.19 and 450 is: 621.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.01 : 824.19 = 450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.01/824.19 = 450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.01x = 824.19 × 450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.01x = 370,885.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,885.50/597.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.24

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