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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.57, 825.31 and 423.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.57, 825.31 and 423.61 is: 584.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.57 : 825.31 = 423.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.57/825.31 = 423.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.57x = 825.31 × 423.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.57x = 349,609.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,609.57/598.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.07

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