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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.52, 825.80 and 346.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.52, 825.80 and 346.38 is: 477.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.52 : 825.80 = 346.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.52/825.80 = 346.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.52x = 825.80 × 346.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.52x = 286,038.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,038.87/598.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.91

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