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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.72, 827.46 and 351.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.72, 827.46 and 351.05 is: 484.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.72 : 827.46 = 351.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.72/827.46 = 351.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.72x = 827.46 × 351.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.72x = 290,475.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,475.70/599.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.36

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