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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.79, 827.59 and 351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.79, 827.59 and 351.12 is: 484.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.79 : 827.59 = 351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.79/827.59 = 351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.79x = 827.59 × 351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.79x = 290,579.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,579.70/599.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.47

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