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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.68, 825.18 and 432.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.68, 825.18 and 432.44 is: 597.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.68 : 825.18 = 432.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.68/825.18 = 432.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.68x = 825.18 × 432.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.68x = 356,840.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,840.84/597.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.04

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