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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.66, 826.68 and 467.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.66, 826.68 and 467.06 is: 643.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.66 : 826.68 = 467.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.66/826.68 = 467.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.66x = 826.68 × 467.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.66x = 386,109.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,109.16/599.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.88

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