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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.28, 826.35 and 412.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.28, 826.35 and 412.86 is: 569.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.28 : 826.35 = 412.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.28/826.35 = 412.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.28x = 826.35 × 412.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.28x = 341,166.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,166.86/599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.29

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