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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.78, 826.37 and 336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.78, 826.37 and 336.84 is: 464.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.78 : 826.37 = 336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.78/826.37 = 336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.78x = 826.37 × 336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.78x = 278,354.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,354.47/598.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.87

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