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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.46, 827.62 and 413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.46, 827.62 and 413.28 is: 570.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.46 : 827.62 = 413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.46/827.62 = 413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.46x = 827.62 × 413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.46x = 342,038.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,038.79/599.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.58

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