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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.35, 827.07 and 333.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.35, 827.07 and 333.77 is: 460.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.35 : 827.07 = 333.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.35/827.07 = 333.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.35x = 827.07 × 333.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.35x = 276,052.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,052.77/599.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.58

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