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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.28, 826.92 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.28, 826.92 and 333.72 is: 460.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.28 : 826.92 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.28/826.92 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.28x = 826.92 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.28x = 275,959.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,959.74/599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.49

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