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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.85, 827.79 and 351.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.85, 827.79 and 351.17 is: 484.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.85 : 827.79 = 351.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.85/827.79 = 351.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.85x = 827.79 × 351.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.85x = 290,695.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,695.01/599.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.62

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