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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.76, 827.64 and 337.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.76, 827.64 and 337.86 is: 466.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.76 : 827.64 = 337.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.76/827.64 = 337.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.76x = 827.64 × 337.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.76x = 279,626.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,626.45/599.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.23

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