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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.96, 825.60 and 451.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.96, 825.60 and 451.12 is: 621.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.96 : 825.60 = 451.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.96/825.60 = 451.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.96x = 825.60 × 451.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.96x = 372,444.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,444.67/598.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.82

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