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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.87, 826.67 and 402.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.87, 826.67 and 402.94 is: 556.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.87 : 826.67 = 402.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.87/826.67 = 402.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.87x = 826.67 × 402.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.87x = 333,092.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,092.26/598.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.21

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