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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.68, 825.78 and 458.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.68, 825.78 and 458.82 is: 632.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.68 : 825.78 = 458.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.68/825.78 = 458.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.68x = 825.78 × 458.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.68x = 378,884.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,884.38/598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.87

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