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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.78, 825.73 and 498.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.78, 825.73 and 498.52 is: 688.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.78 : 825.73 = 498.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.78/825.73 = 498.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.78x = 825.73 × 498.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.78x = 411,642.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,642.92/597.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.62

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