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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.17, 825.44 and 332.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.17, 825.44 and 332.62 is: 459.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.17 : 825.44 = 332.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.17/825.44 = 332.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.17x = 825.44 × 332.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.17x = 274,560.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,560.64/598.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.00

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