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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.70, 827.78 and 351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.70, 827.78 and 351.12 is: 484.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.70 : 827.78 = 351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.70/827.78 = 351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.70x = 827.78 × 351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.70x = 290,648.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,648.36/599.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.66

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