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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.79, 827.74 and 334.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.79, 827.74 and 334.25 is: 461.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.79 : 827.74 = 334.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.79/827.74 = 334.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.79x = 827.74 × 334.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.79x = 276,672.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,672.10/599.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.28

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