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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.73, 825.29 and 451.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.73, 825.29 and 451.17 is: 622.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.73 : 825.29 = 451.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.73/825.29 = 451.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.73x = 825.29 × 451.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.73x = 372,345.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,345.53/597.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.93

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