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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.79, 826.30 and 336.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.79, 826.30 and 336.82 is: 464.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.79 : 826.30 = 336.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.79/826.30 = 336.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.79x = 826.30 × 336.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.79x = 278,314.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,314.37/598.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.79

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