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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.52, 827.64 and 433.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.52, 827.64 and 433.92 is: 599.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.52 : 827.64 = 433.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.52/827.64 = 433.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.52x = 827.64 × 433.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.52x = 359,129.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,129.55/599.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.03

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