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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.19, 826.86 and 333.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.19, 826.86 and 333.63 is: 460.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.19 : 826.86 = 333.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.19/826.86 = 333.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.19x = 826.86 × 333.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.19x = 275,865.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,865.30/599.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.40

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