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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.52, 826.64 and 590.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.52, 826.64 and 590.44 is: 815.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.52 : 826.64 = 590.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.52/826.64 = 590.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.52x = 826.64 × 590.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.52x = 488,081.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,081.32/598.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.48

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