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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.54, 826.13 and 459.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.54, 826.13 and 459.65 is: 633.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.54 : 826.13 = 459.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.54/826.13 = 459.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.54x = 826.13 × 459.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.54x = 379,724.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,724.23/599.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.36

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