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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.66, 827.60 and 334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.66, 827.60 and 334.20 is: 461.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.66 : 827.60 = 334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.66/827.60 = 334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.66x = 827.60 × 334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.66x = 276,583.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,583.92/599.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.23

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