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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.64, 826.72 and 433.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.64, 826.72 and 433.34 is: 597.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.64 : 826.72 = 433.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.64/826.72 = 433.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.64x = 826.72 × 433.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.64x = 358,250.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,250.84/599.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.44

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