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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.67, 827.57 and 334.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.67, 827.57 and 334.15 is: 461.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.67 : 827.57 = 334.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.67/827.57 = 334.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.67x = 827.57 × 334.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.67x = 276,531.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,531.28/599.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.14

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