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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.04, 825.34 and 332.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.04, 825.34 and 332.51 is: 458.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.04 : 825.34 = 332.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.04/825.34 = 332.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.04x = 825.34 × 332.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.04x = 274,435.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,435.04/598.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.89

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