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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.82, 826.35 and 336.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.82, 826.35 and 336.85 is: 464.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.82 : 826.35 = 336.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.82/826.35 = 336.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.82x = 826.35 × 336.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.82x = 278,356.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,356.00/598.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.84

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