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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.22, 826.08 and 451.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.22, 826.08 and 451.52 is: 623.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.22 : 826.08 = 451.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.22/826.08 = 451.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.22x = 826.08 × 451.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.22x = 372,991.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,991.64/598.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.50

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