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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.43, 827.06 and 333.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.43, 827.06 and 333.89 is: 460.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.43 : 827.06 = 333.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.43/827.06 = 333.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.43x = 827.06 × 333.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.43x = 276,141.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,141.26/599.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.67

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