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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.87, 826.21 and 441.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.87, 826.21 and 441.88 is: 609.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.87 : 826.21 = 441.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.87/826.21 = 441.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.87x = 826.21 × 441.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.87x = 365,087.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,087.22/598.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.62

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