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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.40, 826.94 and 459.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.40, 826.94 and 459.36 is: 633.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.40 : 826.94 = 459.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.40/826.94 = 459.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.40x = 826.94 × 459.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.40x = 379,863.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,863.16/599.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.74

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