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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.28, 825.66 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.28, 825.66 and 336.24 is: 464.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.28 : 825.66 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.28/825.66 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.28x = 825.66 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.28x = 277,619.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,619.92/598.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.03

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