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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.21, 825.60 and 336.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.21, 825.60 and 336.23 is: 464.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.21 : 825.60 = 336.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.21/825.60 = 336.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.21x = 825.60 × 336.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.21x = 277,587.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,587.36/598.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.03

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