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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.32, 895.68 and 451.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.32, 895.68 and 451.68 is: 676.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.32 : 895.68 = 451.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.32/895.68 = 451.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.32x = 895.68 × 451.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.32x = 404,560.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,560.74/598.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.16

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