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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.20, 826.94 and 333.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.20, 826.94 and 333.66 is: 460.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.20 : 826.94 = 333.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.20/826.94 = 333.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.20x = 826.94 × 333.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.20x = 275,916.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,916.80/599.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.48

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