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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.64, 827.78 and 403.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.64, 827.78 and 403.08 is: 556.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.64 : 827.78 = 403.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.64/827.78 = 403.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.64x = 827.78 × 403.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.64x = 333,661.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,661.56/599.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.44

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