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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.17, 826.85 and 337.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.17, 826.85 and 337.18 is: 465.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.17 : 826.85 = 337.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.17/826.85 = 337.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.17x = 826.85 × 337.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.17x = 278,799.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,799.35/599.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.31

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