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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.57, 827.72 and 452.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.57, 827.72 and 452.56 is: 624.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.57 : 827.72 = 452.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.57/827.72 = 452.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.57x = 827.72 × 452.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.57x = 374,592.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,592.96/599.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.77

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