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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.83, 826.36 and 333.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.83, 826.36 and 333.27 is: 459.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.83 : 826.36 = 333.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.83/826.36 = 333.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.83x = 826.36 × 333.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.83x = 275,401.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,401.00/598.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.90

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