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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.88, 826.46 and 333.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.88, 826.46 and 333.35 is: 460.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.88 : 826.46 = 333.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.88/826.46 = 333.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.88x = 826.46 × 333.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.88x = 275,498.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,498.77/598.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.02

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