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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.39, 825.02 and 424.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.39, 825.02 and 424.43 is: 584.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.39 : 825.02 = 424.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.39/825.02 = 424.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.39x = 825.02 × 424.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.39x = 350,161.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,161.12/599.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.20

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