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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.84, 825.53 and 432.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.84, 825.53 and 432.75 is: 596.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.84 : 825.53 = 432.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.84/825.53 = 432.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.84x = 825.53 × 432.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.84x = 357,249.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,249.04/598.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.57

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