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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.31, 827.03 and 333.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.31, 827.03 and 333.74 is: 460.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.31 : 827.03 = 333.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.31/827.03 = 333.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.31x = 827.03 × 333.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.31x = 276,015.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,015.89/599.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.56

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