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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.13, 825.46 and 332.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.13, 825.46 and 332.59 is: 459.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.13 : 825.46 = 332.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.13/825.46 = 332.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.13x = 825.46 × 332.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.13x = 274,539.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,539.74/598.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.00

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