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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.64, 900.45 and 453.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.64, 900.45 and 453.39 is: 680.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.64 : 900.45 = 453.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.64/900.45 = 453.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.64x = 900.45 × 453.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.64x = 408,255.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,255.03/599.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.83

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