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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.04, 825.93 and 494.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.04, 825.93 and 494.55 is: 681.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.04 : 825.93 = 494.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.04/825.93 = 494.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.04x = 825.93 × 494.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.04x = 408,463.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,463.68/599.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.86

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