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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.68, 825.78 and 424.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.68, 825.78 and 424.28 is: 585.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.68 : 825.78 = 424.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.68/825.78 = 424.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.68x = 825.78 × 424.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.68x = 350,361.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,361.94/598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.22

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