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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.97, 826.83 and 468.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.97, 826.83 and 468.75 is: 645.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.97 : 826.83 = 468.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.97/826.83 = 468.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.97x = 826.83 × 468.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.97x = 387,576.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,576.56/599.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.99

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