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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.16, 826.85 and 333.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.16, 826.85 and 333.61 is: 460.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.16 : 826.85 = 333.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.16/826.85 = 333.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.16x = 826.85 × 333.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.16x = 275,841.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,841.69/599.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.38

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