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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.76, 826.80 and 433.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.76, 826.80 and 433.71 is: 597.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.76 : 826.80 = 433.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.76/826.80 = 433.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.76x = 826.80 × 433.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.76x = 358,591.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,591.43/599.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.89

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