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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.77, 825.03 and 432.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.77, 825.03 and 432.75 is: 597.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.77 : 825.03 = 432.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.77/825.03 = 432.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.77x = 825.03 × 432.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.77x = 357,031.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,031.73/597.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.28

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