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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.45, 825.76 and 336.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.45, 825.76 and 336.41 is: 464.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.45 : 825.76 = 336.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.45/825.76 = 336.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.45x = 825.76 × 336.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.45x = 277,793.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,793.92/598.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.19

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