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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.88, 825.04 and 332.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.88, 825.04 and 332.30 is: 458.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.88 : 825.04 = 332.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.88/825.04 = 332.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.88x = 825.04 × 332.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.88x = 274,159.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,159.97/597.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.55

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