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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.86, 825.03 and 332.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.86, 825.03 and 332.30 is: 458.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.86 : 825.03 = 332.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.86/825.03 = 332.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.86x = 825.03 × 332.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.86x = 274,156.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,156.86/597.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.57

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