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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.73, 826.20 and 333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.73, 826.20 and 333.20 is: 459.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.73 : 826.20 = 333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.73/826.20 = 333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.73x = 826.20 × 333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.73x = 275,285.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,285.71/598.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.79

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