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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.75, 828.15 and 476.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.75, 828.15 and 476.05 is: 657.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.75 : 828.15 = 476.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.75/828.15 = 476.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.75x = 828.15 × 476.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.75x = 394,240.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,240.81/599.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.34

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