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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598, 825.28 and 349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598, 825.28 and 349.48 is: 482.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598 : 825.28 = 349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598/825.28 = 349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598x = 825.28 × 349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598x = 288,418.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,418.85/598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.31

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