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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.54, 827.37 and 334.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.54, 827.37 and 334.01 is: 460.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.54 : 827.37 = 334.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.54/827.37 = 334.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.54x = 827.37 × 334.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.54x = 276,351.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,351.92/599.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.94

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