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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.04, 825.29 and 336.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.04, 825.29 and 336.05 is: 463.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.04 : 825.29 = 336.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.04/825.29 = 336.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.04x = 825.29 × 336.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.04x = 277,332.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,332.90/598.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.74

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