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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.48, 826.05 and 423.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.48, 826.05 and 423.88 is: 585.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.48 : 826.05 = 423.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.48/826.05 = 423.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.48x = 826.05 × 423.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.48x = 350,146.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,146.07/598.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.06

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