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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.59, 829.08 and 453.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.59, 829.08 and 453.26 is: 625.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.59 : 829.08 = 453.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.59/829.08 = 453.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.59x = 829.08 × 453.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.59x = 375,790.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,790.87/600.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.70

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