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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.38, 825.71 and 336.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.38, 825.71 and 336.35 is: 464.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.38 : 825.71 = 336.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.38/825.71 = 336.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.38x = 825.71 × 336.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.38x = 277,721.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,721.75/598.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.12

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