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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.46, 827.23 and 337.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.46, 827.23 and 337.42 is: 465.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.46 : 827.23 = 337.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.46/827.23 = 337.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.46x = 827.23 × 337.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.46x = 279,124.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,124.77/599.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.63

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