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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.46, 825.36 and 505.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.46, 825.36 and 505.41 is: 697.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.46 : 825.36 = 505.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.46/825.36 = 505.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.46x = 825.36 × 505.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.46x = 417,140.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,140.21/598.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.03

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