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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.17, 825.57 and 411.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.17, 825.57 and 411.69 is: 568.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.17 : 825.57 = 411.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.17/825.57 = 411.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.17x = 825.57 × 411.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.17x = 339,878.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,878.91/598.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.20

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