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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.59, 826.19 and 349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.59, 826.19 and 349.92 is: 482.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.59 : 826.19 = 349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.59/826.19 = 349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.59x = 826.19 × 349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.59x = 289,100.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,100.40/598.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.97

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