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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.67, 827.42 and 347.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.67, 827.42 and 347.58 is: 479.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.67 : 827.42 = 347.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.67/827.42 = 347.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.67x = 827.42 × 347.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.67x = 287,592.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,592.91/599.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.59

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