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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.61, 827.82 and 433.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.61, 827.82 and 433.65 is: 598.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.61 : 827.82 = 433.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.61/827.82 = 433.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.61x = 827.82 × 433.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.61x = 358,984.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,984.14/599.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.70

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