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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.95, 826.65 and 350.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.95, 826.65 and 350.46 is: 483.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.95 : 826.65 = 350.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.95/826.65 = 350.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.95x = 826.65 × 350.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.95x = 289,707.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,707.76/598.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.69

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