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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.13, 826.83 and 337.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.13, 826.83 and 337.23 is: 465.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.13 : 826.83 = 337.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.13/826.83 = 337.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.13x = 826.83 × 337.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.13x = 278,831.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,831.88/599.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.39

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