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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.70, 825.72 and 401.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.70, 825.72 and 401.88 is: 554.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.70 : 825.72 = 401.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.70/825.72 = 401.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.70x = 825.72 × 401.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.70x = 331,840.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,840.35/598.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.27

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