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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.76, 828 and 433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.76, 828 and 433.68 is: 598.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.76 : 828 = 433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.76/828 = 433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.76x = 828 × 433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.76x = 359,087.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,087.04/599.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.72

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