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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.63, 897.78 and 452.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.63, 897.78 and 452.94 is: 678.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.63 : 897.78 = 452.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.63/897.78 = 452.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.63x = 897.78 × 452.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.63x = 406,640.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,640.47/599.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.16

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