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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.26, 826.38 and 441.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.26, 826.38 and 441.21 is: 609.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.26 : 826.38 = 441.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.26/826.38 = 441.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.26x = 826.38 × 441.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.26x = 364,607.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,607.12/598.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.45

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