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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.67, 827.46 and 334.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.67, 827.46 and 334.05 is: 460.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.67 : 827.46 = 334.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.67/827.46 = 334.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.67x = 827.46 × 334.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.67x = 276,413.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,413.01/599.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.94

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