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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.17, 825.47 and 336.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.17, 825.47 and 336.17 is: 463.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.17 : 825.47 = 336.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.17/825.47 = 336.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.17x = 825.47 × 336.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.17x = 277,497.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,497.14/598.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.91

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