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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.56, 825.96 and 336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.56, 825.96 and 336.54 is: 464.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.56 : 825.96 = 336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.56/825.96 = 336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.56x = 825.96 × 336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.56x = 277,968.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,968.58/598.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.40

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