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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.14, 825.55 and 336.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.14, 825.55 and 336.14 is: 463.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.14 : 825.55 = 336.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.14/825.55 = 336.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.14x = 825.55 × 336.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.14x = 277,500.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,500.38/598.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.94

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