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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.19, 827.16 and 466.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.19, 827.16 and 466.14 is: 643.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.19 : 827.16 = 466.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.19/827.16 = 466.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.19x = 827.16 × 466.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.19x = 385,572.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,572.36/599.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.49

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