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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.82, 826.32 and 401.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.82, 826.32 and 401.98 is: 554.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.82 : 826.32 = 401.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.82/826.32 = 401.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.82x = 826.32 × 401.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.82x = 332,164.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,164.11/598.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.70

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