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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.65, 825.93 and 349.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.65, 825.93 and 349.96 is: 482.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.65 : 825.93 = 349.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.65/825.93 = 349.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.65x = 825.93 × 349.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.65x = 289,042.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,042.26/598.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.82

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