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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.76, 826.56 and 488.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.76, 826.56 and 488.88 is: 673.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.76 : 826.56 = 488.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.76/826.56 = 488.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.76x = 826.56 × 488.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.76x = 404,088.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,088.65/599.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.75

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