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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.59, 825.98 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.59, 825.98 and 333 is: 459.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.59 : 825.98 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.59/825.98 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.59x = 825.98 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.59x = 275,049.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,049.68/598.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.50

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