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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.73, 827.58 and 334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.73, 827.58 and 334.20 is: 461.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.73 : 827.58 = 334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.73/827.58 = 334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.73x = 827.58 × 334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.73x = 276,577.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,577.24/599.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.17

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