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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.92, 826.49 and 336.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.92, 826.49 and 336.93 is: 464.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.92 : 826.49 = 336.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.92/826.49 = 336.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.92x = 826.49 × 336.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.92x = 278,470.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,470.12/598.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.96

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