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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.70, 827.19 and 403.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.70, 827.19 and 403.14 is: 556.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.70 : 827.19 = 403.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.70/827.19 = 403.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.70x = 827.19 × 403.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.70x = 333,473.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,473.38/599.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.07

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