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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.55, 826.27 and 349.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.55, 826.27 and 349.79 is: 482.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.55 : 826.27 = 349.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.55/826.27 = 349.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.55x = 826.27 × 349.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.55x = 289,015.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,015.98/598.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.86

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