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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.58, 825.97 and 336.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.58, 825.97 and 336.58 is: 464.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.58 : 825.97 = 336.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.58/825.97 = 336.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.58x = 825.97 × 336.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.58x = 278,004.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,004.98/598.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.44

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