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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.14, 826.20 and 474.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.14, 826.20 and 474.40 is: 654.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.14 : 826.20 = 474.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.14/826.20 = 474.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.14x = 826.20 × 474.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.14x = 391,949.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,949.28/599.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.19

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