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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.36, 825.73 and 332.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.36, 825.73 and 332.79 is: 459.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.36 : 825.73 = 332.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.36/825.73 = 332.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.36x = 825.73 × 332.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.36x = 274,794.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,794.69/598.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.25

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