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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.73, 827.63 and 351.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.73, 827.63 and 351.05 is: 484.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.73 : 827.63 = 351.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.73/827.63 = 351.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.73x = 827.63 × 351.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.73x = 290,542.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,542.23/599.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.46

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