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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599, 826.90 and 451.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599, 826.90 and 451.68 is: 623.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599 : 826.90 = 451.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599/826.90 = 451.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599x = 826.90 × 451.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599x = 373,494.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,494.19/599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.53

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