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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.60, 826.26 and 459.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.60, 826.26 and 459.87 is: 633.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.60 : 826.26 = 459.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.60/826.26 = 459.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.60x = 826.26 × 459.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.60x = 379,972.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,972.19/599.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.71

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