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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.23, 825.57 and 336.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.23, 825.57 and 336.27 is: 464.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.23 : 825.57 = 336.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.23/825.57 = 336.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.23x = 825.57 × 336.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.23x = 277,612.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,612.74/598.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.06

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