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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.21, 825.44 and 332.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.21, 825.44 and 332.63 is: 458.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.21 : 825.44 = 332.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.21/825.44 = 332.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.21x = 825.44 × 332.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.21x = 274,565.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,565.28/598.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.98

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