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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.79, 827.76 and 337.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.79, 827.76 and 337.85 is: 466.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.79 : 827.76 = 337.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.79/827.76 = 337.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.79x = 827.76 × 337.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.79x = 279,658.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,658.72/599.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.26

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