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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.59, 826.30 and 465.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.59, 826.30 and 465.45 is: 642.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.59 : 826.30 = 465.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.59/826.30 = 465.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.59x = 826.30 × 465.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.59x = 384,598.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,598.82/598.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.51

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