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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.17, 825.45 and 332.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.17, 825.45 and 332.61 is: 458.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.17 : 825.45 = 332.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.17/825.45 = 332.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.17x = 825.45 × 332.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.17x = 274,552.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,552.92/598.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.99

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