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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.28, 897.12 and 426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.28, 897.12 and 426 is: 637.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.28 : 897.12 = 426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.28/897.12 = 426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.28x = 897.12 × 426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.28x = 382,173.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,173.12/599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.72

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