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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.10, 825.36 and 332.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.10, 825.36 and 332.54 is: 458.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.10 : 825.36 = 332.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.10/825.36 = 332.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.10x = 825.36 × 332.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.10x = 274,465.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,465.21/598.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.90

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