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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.16, 825.42 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.16, 825.42 and 332.60 is: 458.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.16 : 825.42 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.16/825.42 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.16x = 825.42 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.16x = 274,534.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,534.69/598.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.97

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