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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.28, 825.03 and 517.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.28, 825.03 and 517.47 is: 712.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.28 : 825.03 = 517.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.28/825.03 = 517.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.28x = 825.03 × 517.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.28x = 426,928.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,928.27/599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.40

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