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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.34, 823.28 and 584.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.34, 823.28 and 584.53 is: 804.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.34 : 823.28 = 584.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.34/823.28 = 584.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.34x = 823.28 × 584.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.34x = 481,226.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,226.88/598.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.27

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