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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.86, 827.79 and 334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.86, 827.79 and 334.30 is: 461.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.86 : 827.79 = 334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.86/827.79 = 334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.86x = 827.79 × 334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.86x = 276,730.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,730.20/599.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.32

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