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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.48, 825.96 and 433.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.48, 825.96 and 433.24 is: 597.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.48 : 825.96 = 433.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.48/825.96 = 433.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.48x = 825.96 × 433.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.48x = 357,838.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,838.91/598.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.91

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