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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.99, 825.19 and 336.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.99, 825.19 and 336.05 is: 463.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.99 : 825.19 = 336.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.99/825.19 = 336.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.99x = 825.19 × 336.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.99x = 277,299.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,299.29/597.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.72

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