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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.17, 826.83 and 333.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.17, 826.83 and 333.61 is: 460.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.17 : 826.83 = 333.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.17/826.83 = 333.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.17x = 826.83 × 333.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.17x = 275,837.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,837.94/599.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.37

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