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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.30, 825.66 and 349.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.30, 825.66 and 349.65 is: 482.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.30 : 825.66 = 349.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.30/825.66 = 349.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.30x = 825.66 × 349.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.30x = 288,692.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,692.02/598.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.52

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