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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.87, 826.39 and 336.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.87, 826.39 and 336.85 is: 464.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.87 : 826.39 = 336.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.87/826.39 = 336.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.87x = 826.39 × 336.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.87x = 278,369.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,369.47/598.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.82

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