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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.56, 827 and 433.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.56, 827 and 433.52 is: 597.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.56 : 827 = 433.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.56/827 = 433.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.56x = 827 × 433.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.56x = 358,521.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,521.04/599.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.97

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