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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.83, 826.43 and 333.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.83, 826.43 and 333.29 is: 459.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.83 : 826.43 = 333.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.83/826.43 = 333.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.83x = 826.43 × 333.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.83x = 275,435.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,435.06/598.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.96

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