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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.03, 825.33 and 336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.03, 825.33 and 336.06 is: 463.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.03 : 825.33 = 336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.03/825.33 = 336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.03x = 825.33 × 336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.03x = 277,360.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,360.40/598.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.79

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