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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.97, 826.55 and 333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.97, 826.55 and 333.40 is: 460.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.97 : 826.55 = 333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.97/826.55 = 333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.97x = 826.55 × 333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.97x = 275,571.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,571.57/598.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.08

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