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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.39, 826.70 and 434.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.39, 826.70 and 434.15 is: 598.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.39 : 826.70 = 434.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.39/826.70 = 434.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.39x = 826.70 × 434.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.39x = 358,905.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,905.50/599.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.79

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