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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.60, 825.87 and 336.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.60, 825.87 and 336.61 is: 464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.60 : 825.87 = 336.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.60/825.87 = 336.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.60x = 825.87 × 336.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.60x = 277,996.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,996.10/598.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.41

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