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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.60, 826.04 and 402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.60, 826.04 and 402.08 is: 554.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.60 : 826.04 = 402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.60/826.04 = 402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.60x = 826.04 × 402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.60x = 332,134.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,134.16/598.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.85

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