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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.09, 825.45 and 336.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.09, 825.45 and 336.13 is: 463.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.09 : 825.45 = 336.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.09/825.45 = 336.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.09x = 825.45 × 336.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.09x = 277,458.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,458.51/598.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.91

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