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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.22, 826.62 and 433.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.22, 826.62 and 433.14 is: 597.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.22 : 826.62 = 433.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.22/826.62 = 433.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.22x = 826.62 × 433.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.22x = 358,042.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,042.19/599.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.51

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