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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.49, 827.13 and 347.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.49, 827.13 and 347.43 is: 479.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.49 : 827.13 = 347.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.49/827.13 = 347.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.49x = 827.13 × 347.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.49x = 287,369.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,369.78/599.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.36

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