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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.09, 825.36 and 332.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.09, 825.36 and 332.53 is: 458.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.09 : 825.36 = 332.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.09/825.36 = 332.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.09x = 825.36 × 332.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.09x = 274,456.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,456.96/598.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.89

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