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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.60, 825.66 and 401.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.60, 825.66 and 401.68 is: 554.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.60 : 825.66 = 401.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.60/825.66 = 401.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.60x = 825.66 × 401.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.60x = 331,651.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,651.11/598.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.04

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