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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.78, 828.29 and 413.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.78, 828.29 and 413.75 is: 571.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.78 : 828.29 = 413.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.78/828.29 = 413.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.78x = 828.29 × 413.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.78x = 342,708.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,708.09/599.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.39

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