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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.37, 825.79 and 332.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.37, 825.79 and 332.83 is: 459.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.37 : 825.79 = 332.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.37/825.79 = 332.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.37x = 825.79 × 332.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.37x = 274,847.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,847.69/598.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.33

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