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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.68, 827.40 and 337.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.68, 827.40 and 337.66 is: 465.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.68 : 827.40 = 337.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.68/827.40 = 337.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.68x = 827.40 × 337.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.68x = 279,379.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,379.88/599.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.88

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