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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.05, 825.39 and 581.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.05, 825.39 and 581.58 is: 802.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.05 : 825.39 = 581.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.05/825.39 = 581.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.05x = 825.39 × 581.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.05x = 480,030.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,030.32/598.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.66

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