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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.64, 827.34 and 451.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.64, 827.34 and 451.92 is: 623.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.64 : 827.34 = 451.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.64/827.34 = 451.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.64x = 827.34 × 451.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.64x = 373,891.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,891.49/599.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.53

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