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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.33, 825.72 and 336.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.33, 825.72 and 336.33 is: 464.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.33 : 825.72 = 336.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.33/825.72 = 336.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.33x = 825.72 × 336.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.33x = 277,714.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,714.41/598.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.15

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