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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.04, 825.28 and 332.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.04, 825.28 and 332.50 is: 458.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.04 : 825.28 = 332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.04/825.28 = 332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.04x = 825.28 × 332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.04x = 274,402.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,402.71/598.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.83

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