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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.88, 828.24 and 424.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.88, 828.24 and 424.92 is: 586.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.88 : 828.24 = 424.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.88/828.24 = 424.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.88x = 828.24 × 424.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.88x = 351,929.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,929.48/599.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.67

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