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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.53, 825.96 and 336.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.53, 825.96 and 336.57 is: 464.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.53 : 825.96 = 336.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.53/825.96 = 336.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.53x = 825.96 × 336.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.53x = 277,993.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,993.36/598.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.46

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