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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.35, 825.41 and 411.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.35, 825.41 and 411.94 is: 568.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.35 : 825.41 = 411.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.35/825.41 = 411.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.35x = 825.41 × 411.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.35x = 340,014.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,014.50/598.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.25

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