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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.27, 896.52 and 476.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.27, 896.52 and 476.25 is: 712.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.27 : 896.52 = 476.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.27/896.52 = 476.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.27x = 896.52 × 476.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.27x = 426,969.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,969.44/599.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.48

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