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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.98, 826.56 and 350.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.98, 826.56 and 350.30 is: 483.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.98 : 826.56 = 350.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.98/826.56 = 350.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.98x = 826.56 × 350.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.98x = 289,543.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,543.97/598.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.40

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