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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.07, 825.30 and 332.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.07, 825.30 and 332.55 is: 458.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.07 : 825.30 = 332.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.07/825.30 = 332.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.07x = 825.30 × 332.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.07x = 274,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,453.52/598.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.90

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