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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.82, 826.90 and 425.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.82, 826.90 and 425.30 is: 587.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.82 : 826.90 = 425.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.82/826.90 = 425.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.82x = 826.90 × 425.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.82x = 351,675.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,675.37/598.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.29

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