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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.20, 825.03 and 423.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.20, 825.03 and 423.24 is: 583.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.20 : 825.03 = 423.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.20/825.03 = 423.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.20x = 825.03 × 423.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.20x = 349,185.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,185.70/598.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.73

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