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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.35, 825.70 and 336.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.35, 825.70 and 336.38 is: 464.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.35 : 825.70 = 336.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.35/825.70 = 336.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.35x = 825.70 × 336.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.35x = 277,746.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,746.90/598.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.19

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