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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.88, 827.78 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.88, 827.78 and 334.32 is: 461.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.88 : 827.78 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.88/827.78 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.88x = 827.78 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.88x = 276,743.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,743.41/599.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.33

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