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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.20, 826.41 and 424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.20, 826.41 and 424.24 is: 585.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.20 : 826.41 = 424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.20/826.41 = 424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.20x = 826.41 × 424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.20x = 350,596.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,596.18/599.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.11

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