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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.41, 826.95 and 450.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.41, 826.95 and 450.79 is: 622.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.41 : 826.95 = 450.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.41/826.95 = 450.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.41x = 826.95 × 450.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.41x = 372,780.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,780.79/598.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.95

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