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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.99, 826.62 and 337.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.99, 826.62 and 337.01 is: 465.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.99 : 826.62 = 337.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.99/826.62 = 337.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.99x = 826.62 × 337.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.99x = 278,579.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,579.21/598.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.08

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