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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.39, 825.80 and 349.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.39, 825.80 and 349.58 is: 482.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.39 : 825.80 = 349.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.39/825.80 = 349.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.39x = 825.80 × 349.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.39x = 288,683.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,683.48/598.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.44

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