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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.50, 827.29 and 333.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.50, 827.29 and 333.94 is: 460.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.50 : 827.29 = 333.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.50/827.29 = 333.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.50x = 827.29 × 333.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.50x = 276,265.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,265.22/599.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.83

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