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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.78, 827.69 and 337.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.78, 827.69 and 337.80 is: 466.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.78 : 827.69 = 337.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.78/827.69 = 337.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.78x = 827.69 × 337.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.78x = 279,588.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,588.11/599.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.15

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