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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.79, 827.73 and 337.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.79, 827.73 and 337.83 is: 466.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.79 : 827.73 = 337.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.79/827.73 = 337.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.79x = 827.73 × 337.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.79x = 279,632.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,632.03/599.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.22

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