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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.96, 825.72 and 423.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.96, 825.72 and 423.76 is: 584.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.96 : 825.72 = 423.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.96/825.72 = 423.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.96x = 825.72 × 423.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.96x = 349,907.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,907.11/598.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.19

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