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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.88, 828.35 and 403.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.88, 828.35 and 403.97 is: 557.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.88 : 828.35 = 403.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.88/828.35 = 403.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.88x = 828.35 × 403.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.88x = 334,625.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,625.42/599.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.82

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