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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.15, 825.39 and 332.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.15, 825.39 and 332.62 is: 458.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.15 : 825.39 = 332.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.15/825.39 = 332.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.15x = 825.39 × 332.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.15x = 274,543.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,543.80/598.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.99

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