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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.06, 825.33 and 336.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.06, 825.33 and 336.07 is: 463.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.06 : 825.33 = 336.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.06/825.33 = 336.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.06x = 825.33 × 336.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.06x = 277,368.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,368.65/598.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.78

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