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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.12, 826.82 and 333.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.12, 826.82 and 333.58 is: 460.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.12 : 826.82 = 333.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.12/826.82 = 333.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.12x = 826.82 × 333.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.12x = 275,810.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,810.62/599.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.36

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