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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.72, 826.20 and 336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.72, 826.20 and 336.72 is: 464.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.72 : 826.20 = 336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.72/826.20 = 336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.72x = 826.20 × 336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.72x = 278,198.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,198.06/598.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.65

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