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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.57, 827.33 and 333.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.57, 827.33 and 333.98 is: 460.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.57 : 827.33 = 333.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.57/827.33 = 333.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.57x = 827.33 × 333.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.57x = 276,305.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,305.87/599.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.84

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