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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.73, 826.25 and 336.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.73, 826.25 and 336.74 is: 464.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.73 : 826.25 = 336.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.73/826.25 = 336.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.73x = 826.25 × 336.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.73x = 278,231.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,231.81/598.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.71

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