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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.92, 825.82 and 481.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.92, 825.82 and 481.14 is: 663.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.92 : 825.82 = 481.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.92/825.82 = 481.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.92x = 825.82 × 481.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.92x = 397,335.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,335.19/598.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.42

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