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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.29, 826.78 and 450.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.29, 826.78 and 450.67 is: 622.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.29 : 826.78 = 450.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.29/826.78 = 450.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.29x = 826.78 × 450.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.29x = 372,599.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,599.68/598.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.78

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