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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.80, 826.37 and 336.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.80, 826.37 and 336.81 is: 464.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.80 : 826.37 = 336.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.80/826.37 = 336.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.80x = 826.37 × 336.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.80x = 278,329.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,329.68/598.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.81

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