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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.64, 825.98 and 349.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.64, 825.98 and 349.83 is: 482.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.64 : 825.98 = 349.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.64/825.98 = 349.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.64x = 825.98 × 349.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.64x = 288,950.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,950.83/598.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.68

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