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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.98, 897.52 and 452.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.98, 897.52 and 452.03 is: 677.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.98 : 897.52 = 452.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.98/897.52 = 452.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.98x = 897.52 × 452.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.98x = 405,702.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,702.59/598.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.33

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