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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.96, 895.77 and 450.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.96, 895.77 and 450.84 is: 674.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.96 : 895.77 = 450.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.96/895.77 = 450.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.96x = 895.77 × 450.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.96x = 403,848.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,848.95/598.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.25

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