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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.78, 826.32 and 336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.78, 826.32 and 336.80 is: 464.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.78 : 826.32 = 336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.78/826.32 = 336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.78x = 826.32 × 336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.78x = 278,306.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,306.01/598.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.79

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