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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.42, 825.73 and 336.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.42, 825.73 and 336.45 is: 464.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.42 : 825.73 = 336.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.42/825.73 = 336.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.42x = 825.73 × 336.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.42x = 277,819.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,819.11/598.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.25

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