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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.90, 826.47 and 336.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.90, 826.47 and 336.91 is: 464.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.90 : 826.47 = 336.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.90/826.47 = 336.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.90x = 826.47 × 336.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.90x = 278,444.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,444.32/598.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.93

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