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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.98, 830.48 and 453.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.98, 830.48 and 453.36 is: 626.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.98 : 830.48 = 453.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.98/830.48 = 453.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.98x = 830.48 × 453.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.98x = 376,504.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,504.15/600.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.49

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