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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.07, 825.38 and 336.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.07, 825.38 and 336.11 is: 463.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.07 : 825.38 = 336.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.07/825.38 = 336.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.07x = 825.38 × 336.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.07x = 277,412.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,412.66/598.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.85

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