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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.27, 827.28 and 433.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.27, 827.28 and 433.86 is: 598.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.27 : 827.28 = 433.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.27/827.28 = 433.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.27x = 827.28 × 433.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.27x = 358,920.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,920.60/599.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.93

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