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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.24, 825.48 and 336.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.24, 825.48 and 336.20 is: 463.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.24 : 825.48 = 336.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.24/825.48 = 336.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.24x = 825.48 × 336.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.24x = 277,526.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,526.38/598.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.90

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