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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.10, 824.20 and 458.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.10, 824.20 and 458.37 is: 631.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.10 : 824.20 = 458.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.10/824.20 = 458.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.10x = 824.20 × 458.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.10x = 377,786.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,786.26/598.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.65

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