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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.29, 827.01 and 337.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.29, 827.01 and 337.29 is: 465.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.29 : 827.01 = 337.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.29/827.01 = 337.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.29x = 827.01 × 337.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.29x = 278,942.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,942.20/599.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.45

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