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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.08, 826.50 and 487.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.08, 826.50 and 487.52 is: 673.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.08 : 826.50 = 487.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.08/826.50 = 487.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.08x = 826.50 × 487.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.08x = 402,936.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,936.08/598.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.71

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