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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.94, 826.31 and 402.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.94, 826.31 and 402.58 is: 555.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.94 : 826.31 = 402.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.94/826.31 = 402.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.94x = 826.31 × 402.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.94x = 332,657.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,657.92/598.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.41

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