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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.15, 826.75 and 333.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.15, 826.75 and 333.59 is: 460.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.15 : 826.75 = 333.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.15/826.75 = 333.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.15x = 826.75 × 333.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.15x = 275,793.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,793.86/599.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.31

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