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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.73, 825.39 and 423.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.73, 825.39 and 423.77 is: 584.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.73 : 825.39 = 423.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.73/825.39 = 423.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.73x = 825.39 × 423.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.73x = 349,771.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,771.39/598.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.19

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