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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.60, 826.02 and 333.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.60, 826.02 and 333.03 is: 459.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.60 : 826.02 = 333.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.60/826.02 = 333.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.60x = 826.02 × 333.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.60x = 275,091.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,091.29/598.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.56

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