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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.64, 827.50 and 337.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.64, 827.50 and 337.66 is: 465.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.64 : 827.50 = 337.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.64/827.50 = 337.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.64x = 827.50 × 337.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.64x = 279,413.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,413.65/599.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.97

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