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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.65, 827.51 and 337.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.65, 827.51 and 337.67 is: 465.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.65 : 827.51 = 337.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.65/827.51 = 337.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.65x = 827.51 × 337.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.65x = 279,425.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,425.30/599.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.98

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