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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.67, 827.93 and 459.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.67, 827.93 and 459.53 is: 634.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.67 : 827.93 = 459.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.67/827.93 = 459.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.67x = 827.93 × 459.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.67x = 380,456.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,456.20/599.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.44

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