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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.84, 828 and 469.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.84, 828 and 469.76 is: 648.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.84 : 828 = 469.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.84/828 = 469.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.84x = 828 × 469.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.84x = 388,961.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,961.28/599.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.44

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