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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.48, 827.18 and 337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.48, 827.18 and 337.44 is: 465.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.48 : 827.18 = 337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.48/827.18 = 337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.48x = 827.18 × 337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.48x = 279,123.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,123.62/599.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.61

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