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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.69, 827.54 and 334.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.69, 827.54 and 334.12 is: 461.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.69 : 827.54 = 334.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.69/827.54 = 334.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.69x = 827.54 × 334.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.69x = 276,496.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,496.43/599.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.07

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