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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.55, 828.27 and 474.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.55, 828.27 and 474.81 is: 655.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.55 : 828.27 = 474.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.55/828.27 = 474.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.55x = 828.27 × 474.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.55x = 393,270.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,270.88/599.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.94

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