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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.59, 825.57 and 465.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.59, 825.57 and 465.66 is: 642.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.59 : 825.57 = 465.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.59/825.57 = 465.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.59x = 825.57 × 465.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.59x = 384,434.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,434.93/598.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.23

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