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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.30, 826.20 and 466.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.30, 826.20 and 466.10 is: 642.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.30 : 826.20 = 466.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.30/826.20 = 466.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.30x = 826.20 × 466.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.30x = 385,095.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,095.43/599.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.58

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