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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.14, 825.45 and 336.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.14, 825.45 and 336.15 is: 463.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.14 : 825.45 = 336.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.14/825.45 = 336.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.14x = 825.45 × 336.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.14x = 277,475.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,475.02/598.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.90

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