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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.48, 827.34 and 337.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.48, 827.34 and 337.55 is: 465.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.48 : 827.34 = 337.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.48/827.34 = 337.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.48x = 827.34 × 337.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.48x = 279,268.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,268.82/599.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.85

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