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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.92, 826.38 and 402.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.92, 826.38 and 402.90 is: 555.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.92 : 826.38 = 402.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.92/826.38 = 402.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.92x = 826.38 × 402.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.92x = 332,948.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,948.50/598.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.91

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