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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.17, 825.39 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.17, 825.39 and 336.18 is: 463.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.17 : 825.39 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.17/825.39 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.17x = 825.39 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.17x = 277,479.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,479.61/598.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.88

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