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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.38, 824.94 and 409.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.38, 824.94 and 409.29 is: 564.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.38 : 824.94 = 409.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.38/824.94 = 409.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.38x = 824.94 × 409.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.38x = 337,639.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,639.69/598.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.26

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