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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.93, 826.53 and 336.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.93, 826.53 and 336.94 is: 464.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.93 : 826.53 = 336.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.93/826.53 = 336.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.93x = 826.53 × 336.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.93x = 278,487.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,487.69/598.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.98

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