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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.28, 827.19 and 468.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.28, 827.19 and 468.60 is: 646.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.28 : 827.19 = 468.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.28/827.19 = 468.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.28x = 827.19 × 468.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.28x = 387,621.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,621.23/599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.81

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