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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.48, 898.27 and 452.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.48, 898.27 and 452.53 is: 678.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.48 : 898.27 = 452.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.48/898.27 = 452.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.48x = 898.27 × 452.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.48x = 406,490.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,490.75/599.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.08

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