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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.20, 826.98 and 350.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.20, 826.98 and 350.46 is: 483.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.20 : 826.98 = 350.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.20/826.98 = 350.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.20x = 826.98 × 350.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.20x = 289,823.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,823.41/599.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.68

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