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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.09, 825.38 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.09, 825.38 and 336.12 is: 463.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.09 : 825.38 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.09/825.38 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.09x = 825.38 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.09x = 277,426.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,426.73/598.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.85

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