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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599, 826.44 and 474.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599, 826.44 and 474.68 is: 654.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599 : 826.44 = 474.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599/826.44 = 474.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599x = 826.44 × 474.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599x = 392,294.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,294.54/599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.92

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