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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.40, 826.65 and 402.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.40, 826.65 and 402.90 is: 555.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.40 : 826.65 = 402.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.40/826.65 = 402.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.40x = 826.65 × 402.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.40x = 333,057.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,057.29/599.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.65

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