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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.65, 826.13 and 336.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.65, 826.13 and 336.67 is: 464.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.65 : 826.13 = 336.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.65/826.13 = 336.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.65x = 826.13 × 336.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.65x = 278,131.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,131.96/598.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.60

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