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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.68, 827.60 and 425.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.68, 827.60 and 425.08 is: 586.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.68 : 827.60 = 425.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.68/827.60 = 425.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.68x = 827.60 × 425.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.68x = 351,796.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,796.21/599.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.64

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