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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.88, 827.11 and 440.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.88, 827.11 and 440.31 is: 607.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.88 : 827.11 = 440.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.88/827.11 = 440.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.88x = 827.11 × 440.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.88x = 364,184.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,184.80/599.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.10

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