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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.98, 825.24 and 332.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.98, 825.24 and 332.42 is: 458.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.98 : 825.24 = 332.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.98/825.24 = 332.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.98x = 825.24 × 332.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.98x = 274,326.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,326.17/597.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.75

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