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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.75, 894.96 and 451.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.75, 894.96 and 451.05 is: 675.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.75 : 894.96 = 451.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.75/894.96 = 451.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.75x = 894.96 × 451.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.75x = 403,671.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,671.71/597.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.32

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