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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.27, 827.08 and 434.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.27, 827.08 and 434.23 is: 599.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.27 : 827.08 = 434.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.27/827.08 = 434.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.27x = 827.08 × 434.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.27x = 359,139.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,139.80/599.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.30

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