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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.40, 825.74 and 336.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.40, 825.74 and 336.36 is: 464.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.40 : 825.74 = 336.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.40/825.74 = 336.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.40x = 825.74 × 336.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.40x = 277,745.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,745.91/598.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.15

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