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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.45, 827.33 and 337.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.45, 827.33 and 337.49 is: 465.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.45 : 827.33 = 337.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.45/827.33 = 337.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.45x = 827.33 × 337.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.45x = 279,215.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,215.60/599.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.79

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