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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.80, 827.72 and 334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.80, 827.72 and 334.24 is: 461.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.80 : 827.72 = 334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.80/827.72 = 334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.80x = 827.72 × 334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.80x = 276,657.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,657.13/599.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.25

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