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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.11, 825.23 and 346.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.11, 825.23 and 346.04 is: 477.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.11 : 825.23 = 346.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.11/825.23 = 346.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.11x = 825.23 × 346.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.11x = 285,562.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,562.59/598.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.44

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