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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.97, 826.63 and 333.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.97, 826.63 and 333.47 is: 460.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.97 : 826.63 = 333.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.97/826.63 = 333.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.97x = 826.63 × 333.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.97x = 275,652.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,652.59/598.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.21

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