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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.38, 827.55 and 424.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.38, 827.55 and 424.42 is: 585.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.38 : 827.55 = 424.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.38/827.55 = 424.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.38x = 827.55 × 424.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.38x = 351,228.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,228.77/599.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.99

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