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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.84, 827.82 and 337.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.84, 827.82 and 337.92 is: 466.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.84 : 827.82 = 337.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.84/827.82 = 337.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.84x = 827.82 × 337.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.84x = 279,736.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,736.93/599.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.35

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