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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.68, 825.54 and 467.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.68, 825.54 and 467.46 is: 644.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.68 : 825.54 = 467.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.68/825.54 = 467.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.68x = 825.54 × 467.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.68x = 385,906.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,906.93/598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.60

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