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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.28, 825.54 and 332.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.28, 825.54 and 332.72 is: 459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.28 : 825.54 = 332.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.28/825.54 = 332.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.28x = 825.54 × 332.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.28x = 274,669.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,669.54/598.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.10

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