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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.95, 828.03 and 476.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.95, 828.03 and 476.55 is: 657.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.95 : 828.03 = 476.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.95/828.03 = 476.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.95x = 828.03 × 476.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.95x = 394,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,599.48/599.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.73

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