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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.25, 827.24 and 442.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.25, 827.24 and 442.20 is: 610.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.25 : 827.24 = 442.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.25/827.24 = 442.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.25x = 827.24 × 442.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.25x = 365,805.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,805.53/599.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.44

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