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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.23, 825.53 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.23, 825.53 and 336.24 is: 463.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.23 : 825.53 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.23/825.53 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.23x = 825.53 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.23x = 277,574.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,574.53/598.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.99

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