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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.49, 825.91 and 336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.49, 825.91 and 336.50 is: 464.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.49 : 825.91 = 336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.49/825.91 = 336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.49x = 825.91 × 336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.49x = 277,918.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,918.72/598.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.37

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