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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.96, 826.56 and 333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.96, 826.56 and 333.40 is: 460.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.96 : 826.56 = 333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.96/826.56 = 333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.96x = 826.56 × 333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.96x = 275,575.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,575.10/598.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.09

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