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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.22, 825.75 and 468.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.22, 825.75 and 468.54 is: 645.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.22 : 825.75 = 468.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.22/825.75 = 468.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.22x = 825.75 × 468.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.22x = 386,896.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,896.91/599.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.67

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