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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.67, 826.07 and 333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.67, 826.07 and 333.08 is: 459.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.67 : 826.07 = 333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.67/826.07 = 333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.67x = 826.07 × 333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.67x = 275,147.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,147.14/598.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.60

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