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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.76, 828.72 and 468.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.76, 828.72 and 468.72 is: 647.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.76 : 828.72 = 468.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.76/828.72 = 468.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.76x = 828.72 × 468.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.76x = 388,437.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,437.64/599.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.66

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