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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.54, 826.53 and 450.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.54, 826.53 and 450.36 is: 620.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.54 : 826.53 = 450.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.54/826.53 = 450.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.54x = 826.53 × 450.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.54x = 372,236.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,236.05/599.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.87

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