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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.77, 826.28 and 333.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.77, 826.28 and 333.21 is: 459.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.77 : 826.28 = 333.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.77/826.28 = 333.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.77x = 826.28 × 333.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.77x = 275,322.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,322.69/598.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.81

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