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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.88, 826.55 and 451.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.88, 826.55 and 451.25 is: 622.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.88 : 826.55 = 451.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.88/826.55 = 451.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.88x = 826.55 × 451.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.88x = 372,980.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,980.69/598.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.80

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