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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.68, 827.52 and 337.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.68, 827.52 and 337.69 is: 465.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.68 : 827.52 = 337.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.68/827.52 = 337.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.68x = 827.52 × 337.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.68x = 279,445.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,445.23/599.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.99

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