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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.42, 827.21 and 337.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.42, 827.21 and 337.48 is: 465.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.42 : 827.21 = 337.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.42/827.21 = 337.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.42x = 827.21 × 337.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.42x = 279,166.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,166.83/599.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.73

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