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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.49, 827.37 and 337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.49, 827.37 and 337.56 is: 465.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.49 : 827.37 = 337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.49/827.37 = 337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.49x = 827.37 × 337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.49x = 279,282.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,282.88/599.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.87

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