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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.66, 826.20 and 336.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.66, 826.20 and 336.68 is: 464.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.66 : 826.20 = 336.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.66/826.20 = 336.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.66x = 826.20 × 336.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.66x = 278,165.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,165.02/598.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.65

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