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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.29, 825.60 and 336.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.29, 825.60 and 336.33 is: 464.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.29 : 825.60 = 336.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.29/825.60 = 336.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.29x = 825.60 × 336.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.29x = 277,674.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,674.05/598.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.11

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