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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.34, 824.79 and 420.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.34, 824.79 and 420.75 is: 579.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.34 : 824.79 = 420.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.34/824.79 = 420.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.34x = 824.79 × 420.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.34x = 347,030.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,030.39/598.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.99

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