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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.15, 825.66 and 396.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.15, 825.66 and 396.22 is: 546.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.15 : 825.66 = 396.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.15/825.66 = 396.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.15x = 825.66 × 396.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.15x = 327,143.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,143.01/598.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.92

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