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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.79, 828.85 and 452.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.79, 828.85 and 452.17 is: 624.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.79 : 828.85 = 452.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.79/828.85 = 452.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.79x = 828.85 × 452.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.79x = 374,781.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,781.10/599.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.85

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