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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.61, 826.13 and 349.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.61, 826.13 and 349.94 is: 482.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.61 : 826.13 = 349.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.61/826.13 = 349.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.61x = 826.13 × 349.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.61x = 289,095.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,095.93/598.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.95

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