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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.96, 825.32 and 421.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.96, 825.32 and 421.78 is: 582.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.96 : 825.32 = 421.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.96/825.32 = 421.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.96x = 825.32 × 421.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.96x = 348,103.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,103.47/597.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.15

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