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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.98, 828.30 and 403.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.98, 828.30 and 403.84 is: 557.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.98 : 828.30 = 403.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.98/828.30 = 403.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.98x = 828.30 × 403.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.98x = 334,500.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,500.67/599.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.52

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