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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.82, 827.70 and 337.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.82, 827.70 and 337.79 is: 466.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.82 : 827.70 = 337.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.82/827.70 = 337.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.82x = 827.70 × 337.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.82x = 279,584.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,584.64/599.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.11

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