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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.28, 827.26 and 441.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.28, 827.26 and 441.62 is: 609.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.28 : 827.26 = 441.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.28/827.26 = 441.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.28x = 827.26 × 441.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.28x = 365,334.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,334.56/599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.62

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