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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.92, 826.11 and 433.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.92, 826.11 and 433.50 is: 597.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.92 : 826.11 = 433.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.92/826.11 = 433.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.92x = 826.11 × 433.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.92x = 358,118.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,118.69/598.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.94

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