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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.73, 826.19 and 333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.73, 826.19 and 333.16 is: 459.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.73 : 826.19 = 333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.73/826.19 = 333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.73x = 826.19 × 333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.73x = 275,249.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,249.33/598.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.73

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