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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.20, 825.80 and 441.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.20, 825.80 and 441.47 is: 608.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.20 : 825.80 = 441.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.20/825.80 = 441.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.20x = 825.80 × 441.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.20x = 364,565.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,565.78/599.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.42

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