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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.69, 826.47 and 349.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.69, 826.47 and 349.97 is: 483.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.69 : 826.47 = 349.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.69/826.47 = 349.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.69x = 826.47 × 349.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.69x = 289,239.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,239.71/598.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.12

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