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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.85, 827.78 and 337.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.85, 827.78 and 337.95 is: 466.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.85 : 827.78 = 337.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.85/827.78 = 337.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.85x = 827.78 × 337.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.85x = 279,744.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,744.96/599.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.36

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