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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598, 825.74 and 474.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598, 825.74 and 474.30 is: 654.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598 : 825.74 = 474.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598/825.74 = 474.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598x = 825.74 × 474.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598x = 391,648.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,648.48/598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.93

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