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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.02, 825.28 and 336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.02, 825.28 and 336.04 is: 463.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.02 : 825.28 = 336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.02/825.28 = 336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.02x = 825.28 × 336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.02x = 277,327.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,327.09/598.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.74

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