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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.83, 827.81 and 334.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.83, 827.81 and 334.29 is: 461.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.83 : 827.81 = 334.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.83/827.81 = 334.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.83x = 827.81 × 334.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.83x = 276,728.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,728.60/599.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.35

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