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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.02, 826.74 and 350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.02, 826.74 and 350.48 is: 483.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.02 : 826.74 = 350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.02/826.74 = 350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.02x = 826.74 × 350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.02x = 289,755.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,755.84/599.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.72

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