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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.79, 826.09 and 450.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.79, 826.09 and 450.17 is: 622.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.79 : 826.09 = 450.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.79/826.09 = 450.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.79x = 826.09 × 450.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.79x = 371,875.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,875.68/597.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.09

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