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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.60, 825.90 and 433.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.60, 825.90 and 433.24 is: 597.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.60 : 825.90 = 433.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.60/825.90 = 433.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.60x = 825.90 × 433.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.60x = 357,812.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,812.92/598.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.75

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