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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.69, 826.17 and 333.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.69, 826.17 and 333.13 is: 459.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.69 : 826.17 = 333.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.69/826.17 = 333.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.69x = 826.17 × 333.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.69x = 275,222.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,222.01/598.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.71

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