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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.42, 827.19 and 337.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.42, 827.19 and 337.43 is: 465.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.42 : 827.19 = 337.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.42/827.19 = 337.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.42x = 827.19 × 337.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.42x = 279,118.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,118.72/599.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.65

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