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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.60, 827.52 and 424.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.60, 827.52 and 424.64 is: 586.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.60 : 827.52 = 424.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.60/827.52 = 424.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.60x = 827.52 × 424.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.60x = 351,398.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,398.09/599.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.05

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