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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.56, 826.56 and 482.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.56, 826.56 and 482.92 is: 665.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.56 : 826.56 = 482.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.56/826.56 = 482.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.56x = 826.56 × 482.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.56x = 399,162.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,162.36/599.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.76

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