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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.95, 826.54 and 336.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.95, 826.54 and 336.94 is: 464.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.95 : 826.54 = 336.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.95/826.54 = 336.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.95x = 826.54 × 336.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.95x = 278,491.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,491.48/598.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.97

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