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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.61, 827.58 and 337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.61, 827.58 and 337.62 is: 465.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.61 : 827.58 = 337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.61/827.58 = 337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.61x = 827.58 × 337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.61x = 279,408.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,408.97/599.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.99

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