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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.45, 825.49 and 374.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.45, 825.49 and 374.51 is: 516.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.45 : 825.49 = 374.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.45/825.49 = 374.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.45x = 825.49 × 374.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.45x = 309,154.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,154.26/598.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.59

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