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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.30, 825.63 and 349.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.30, 825.63 and 349.63 is: 482.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.30 : 825.63 = 349.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.30/825.63 = 349.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.30x = 825.63 × 349.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.30x = 288,665.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,665.02/598.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.48

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