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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.52, 897.18 and 453.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.52, 897.18 and 453.94 is: 680.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.52 : 897.18 = 453.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.52/897.18 = 453.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.52x = 897.18 × 453.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.52x = 407,261.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,261.94/598.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.45

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