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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.87, 826.46 and 336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.87, 826.46 and 336.88 is: 464.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.87 : 826.46 = 336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.87/826.46 = 336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.87x = 826.46 × 336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.87x = 278,417.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,417.84/598.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.91

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