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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.60, 825.66 and 450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.60, 825.66 and 450.72 is: 622.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.60 : 825.66 = 450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.60/825.66 = 450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.60x = 825.66 × 450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.60x = 372,141.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,141.48/597.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.73

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