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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.76, 826.38 and 475.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.76, 826.38 and 475.80 is: 655.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.76 : 826.38 = 475.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.76/826.38 = 475.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.76x = 826.38 × 475.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.76x = 393,191.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,191.60/599.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.58

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