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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.19, 825.38 and 349.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.19, 825.38 and 349.49 is: 482.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.19 : 825.38 = 349.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.19/825.38 = 349.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.19x = 825.38 × 349.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.19x = 288,456.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,456.18/598.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.22

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