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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.25, 825.53 and 336.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.25, 825.53 and 336.22 is: 463.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.25 : 825.53 = 336.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.25/825.53 = 336.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.25x = 825.53 × 336.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.25x = 277,555.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,555.95/598.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.94

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