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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.92, 824.40 and 450.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.92, 824.40 and 450.80 is: 621.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.92 : 824.40 = 450.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.92/824.40 = 450.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.92x = 824.40 × 450.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.92x = 371,639.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,639.52/597.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.55

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