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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.29, 825.64 and 349.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.29, 825.64 and 349.75 is: 482.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.29 : 825.64 = 349.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.29/825.64 = 349.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.29x = 825.64 × 349.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.29x = 288,764.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,764.09/598.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.65

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