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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.51, 827.22 and 337.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.51, 827.22 and 337.47 is: 465.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.51 : 827.22 = 337.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.51/827.22 = 337.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.51x = 827.22 × 337.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.51x = 279,161.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,161.93/599.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.65

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