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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.98, 826.61 and 337.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.98, 826.61 and 337.08 is: 465.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.98 : 826.61 = 337.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.98/826.61 = 337.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.98x = 826.61 × 337.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.98x = 278,633.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,633.70/598.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.18

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