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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.48, 828.41 and 451.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.48, 828.41 and 451.85 is: 624.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.48 : 828.41 = 451.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.48/828.41 = 451.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.48x = 828.41 × 451.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.48x = 374,316.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,316.87/599.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.41

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