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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.64, 826.40 and 402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.64, 826.40 and 402.08 is: 555.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.64 : 826.40 = 402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.64/826.40 = 402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.64x = 826.40 × 402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.64x = 332,278.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,278.91/598.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.06

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