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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.07, 896.30 and 451.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.07, 896.30 and 451.70 is: 676.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.07 : 896.30 = 451.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.07/896.30 = 451.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.07x = 896.30 × 451.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.07x = 404,851.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,851.97/598.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.94

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