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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.80, 825.46 and 421.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.80, 825.46 and 421.23 is: 580.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.80 : 825.46 = 421.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.80/825.46 = 421.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.80x = 825.46 × 421.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.80x = 347,708.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,708.52/598.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.68

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