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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.65, 827.49 and 337.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.65, 827.49 and 337.66 is: 465.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.65 : 827.49 = 337.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.65/827.49 = 337.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.65x = 827.49 × 337.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.65x = 279,406.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,406.14/599.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.95

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