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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.58, 827.01 and 450.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.58, 827.01 and 450.99 is: 622.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.58 : 827.01 = 450.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.58/827.01 = 450.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.58x = 827.01 × 450.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.58x = 372,973.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,973.24/599.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.06

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