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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.38, 825.05 and 438.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.38, 825.05 and 438.81 is: 605.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.38 : 825.05 = 438.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.38/825.05 = 438.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.38x = 825.05 × 438.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.38x = 362,040.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,040.19/598.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.03

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