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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.03, 825.28 and 336.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.03, 825.28 and 336.05 is: 463.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.03 : 825.28 = 336.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.03/825.28 = 336.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.03x = 825.28 × 336.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.03x = 277,331.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,331.22/598.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.75

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