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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.66, 826.17 and 336.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.66, 826.17 and 336.66 is: 464.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.66 : 826.17 = 336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.66/826.17 = 336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.66x = 826.17 × 336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.66x = 278,134.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,134.03/598.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.60

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