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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.17, 825.15 and 440.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.17, 825.15 and 440.83 is: 608.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.17 : 825.15 = 440.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.17/825.15 = 440.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.17x = 825.15 × 440.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.17x = 363,750.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,750.87/598.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.11

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