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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.57, 825.99 and 336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.57, 825.99 and 336.56 is: 464.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.57 : 825.99 = 336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.57/825.99 = 336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.57x = 825.99 × 336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.57x = 277,995.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,995.58/598.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.44

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