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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.03, 826.65 and 337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.03, 826.65 and 337.04 is: 465.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.03 : 826.65 = 337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.03/826.65 = 337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.03x = 826.65 × 337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.03x = 278,609.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,609.98/599.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.11

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