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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.03, 825.26 and 336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.03, 825.26 and 336.04 is: 463.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.03 : 825.26 = 336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.03/825.26 = 336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.03x = 825.26 × 336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.03x = 277,316.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,316.63/598.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.72

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