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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.09, 825.63 and 433.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.09, 825.63 and 433.02 is: 596.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.09 : 825.63 = 433.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.09/825.63 = 433.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.09x = 825.63 × 433.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.09x = 357,508.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,508.01/599.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.75

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