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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.76, 827.76 and 431.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.76, 827.76 and 431.94 is: 596.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.76 : 827.76 = 431.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.76/827.76 = 431.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.76x = 827.76 × 431.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.76x = 357,542.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,542.65/599.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.14

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