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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.14, 896.70 and 450.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.14, 896.70 and 450.90 is: 677.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.14 : 896.70 = 450.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.14/896.70 = 450.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.14x = 896.70 × 450.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.14x = 404,322.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,322.03/597.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.10

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