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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.28, 825.46 and 349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.28, 825.46 and 349.56 is: 482.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.28 : 825.46 = 349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.28/825.46 = 349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.28x = 825.46 × 349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.28x = 288,547.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,547.80/598.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.30

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