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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.58, 825.98 and 336.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.58, 825.98 and 336.57 is: 464.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.58 : 825.98 = 336.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.58/825.98 = 336.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.58x = 825.98 × 336.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.58x = 277,998.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,998.41/598.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.43

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