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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.18, 825.14 and 411.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.18, 825.14 and 411.66 is: 567.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.18 : 825.14 = 411.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.18/825.14 = 411.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.18x = 825.14 × 411.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.18x = 339,673.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,673.53/598.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.85

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