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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.48, 825.72 and 450.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.48, 825.72 and 450.06 is: 621.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.48 : 825.72 = 450.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.48/825.72 = 450.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.48x = 825.72 × 450.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.48x = 371,623.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,623.54/597.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.98

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