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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.97, 825.06 and 480.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.97, 825.06 and 480.45 is: 660.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.97 : 825.06 = 480.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.97/825.06 = 480.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.97x = 825.06 × 480.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.97x = 396,400.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,400.08/599.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.70

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