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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.23, 827.40 and 468.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.23, 827.40 and 468.01 is: 646.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.23 : 827.40 = 468.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.23/827.40 = 468.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.23x = 827.40 × 468.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.23x = 387,231.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,231.47/599.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.22

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