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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.43, 827.21 and 333.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.43, 827.21 and 333.87 is: 460.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.43 : 827.21 = 333.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.43/827.21 = 333.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.43x = 827.21 × 333.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.43x = 276,174.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,174.80/599.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.73

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