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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.70, 894.89 and 451.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.70, 894.89 and 451.01 is: 675.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.70 : 894.89 = 451.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.70/894.89 = 451.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.70x = 894.89 × 451.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.70x = 403,602.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,602.66/597.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.26

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