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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.31, 825.67 and 329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.31, 825.67 and 329.14 is: 454.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.31 : 825.67 = 329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.31/825.67 = 329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.31x = 825.67 × 329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.31x = 271,756.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,756.90/598.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.21

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