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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.99, 827.69 and 452.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.99, 827.69 and 452.84 is: 624.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.99 : 827.69 = 452.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.99/827.69 = 452.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.99x = 827.69 × 452.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.99x = 374,804.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,804.74/599.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.69

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