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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.28, 826.90 and 403.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.28, 826.90 and 403.08 is: 556.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.28 : 826.90 = 403.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.28/826.90 = 403.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.28x = 826.90 × 403.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.28x = 333,306.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,306.85/599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.18

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