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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.32, 825.68 and 336.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.32, 825.68 and 336.34 is: 464.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.32 : 825.68 = 336.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.32/825.68 = 336.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.32x = 825.68 × 336.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.32x = 277,709.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,709.21/598.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.15

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