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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.98, 829.10 and 452.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.98, 829.10 and 452.36 is: 625.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.98 : 829.10 = 452.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.98/829.10 = 452.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.98x = 829.10 × 452.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.98x = 375,045.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,045.27/599.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.10

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