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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.56, 826.08 and 336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.56, 826.08 and 336.56 is: 464.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.56 : 826.08 = 336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.56/826.08 = 336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.56x = 826.08 × 336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.56x = 278,025.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,025.48/598.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.49

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