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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.64, 826.80 and 488.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.64, 826.80 and 488.88 is: 674.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.64 : 826.80 = 488.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.64/826.80 = 488.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.64x = 826.80 × 488.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.64x = 404,205.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,205.98/599.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.08

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