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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.48, 825.46 and 401.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.48, 825.46 and 401.68 is: 554.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.48 : 825.46 = 401.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.48/825.46 = 401.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.48x = 825.46 × 401.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.48x = 331,570.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,570.77/598.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.02

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