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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.28, 825.21 and 421.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.28, 825.21 and 421.61 is: 581.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.28 : 825.21 = 421.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.28/825.21 = 421.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.28x = 825.21 × 421.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.28x = 347,916.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,916.79/598.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.53

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