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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.18, 826.15 and 441.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.18, 826.15 and 441.79 is: 609.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.18 : 826.15 = 441.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.18/826.15 = 441.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.18x = 826.15 × 441.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.18x = 364,982.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,982.47/599.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.14

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