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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.52, 826.03 and 336.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.52, 826.03 and 336.49 is: 464.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.52 : 826.03 = 336.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.52/826.03 = 336.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.52x = 826.03 × 336.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.52x = 277,949.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,949.19/598.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.39

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