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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.68, 827.04 and 468.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.68, 827.04 and 468.46 is: 646.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.68 : 827.04 = 468.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.68/827.04 = 468.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.68x = 827.04 × 468.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.68x = 387,435.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,435.16/599.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.07

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