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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.70, 827.49 and 337.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.70, 827.49 and 337.67 is: 465.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.70 : 827.49 = 337.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.70/827.49 = 337.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.70x = 827.49 × 337.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.70x = 279,414.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,414.41/599.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.92

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