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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.84, 827.74 and 337.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.84, 827.74 and 337.82 is: 466.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.84 : 827.74 = 337.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.84/827.74 = 337.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.84x = 827.74 × 337.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.84x = 279,627.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,627.13/599.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.17

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