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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.47, 826.14 and 468.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.47, 826.14 and 468.25 is: 645.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.47 : 826.14 = 468.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.47/826.14 = 468.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.47x = 826.14 × 468.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.47x = 386,840.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,840.06/599.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.30

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