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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.71, 826.29 and 336.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.71, 826.29 and 336.73 is: 464.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.71 : 826.29 = 336.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.71/826.29 = 336.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.71x = 826.29 × 336.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.71x = 278,232.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,232.50/598.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.72

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