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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.50, 825.94 and 336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.50, 825.94 and 336.50 is: 464.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.50 : 825.94 = 336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.50/825.94 = 336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.50x = 825.94 × 336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.50x = 277,928.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,928.81/598.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.38

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