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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.95, 826.74 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.95, 826.74 and 350.28 is: 483.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.95 : 826.74 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.95/826.74 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.95x = 826.74 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.95x = 289,590.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,590.49/598.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.50

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