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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.89, 827.85 and 337.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.89, 827.85 and 337.90 is: 466.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.89 : 827.85 = 337.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.89/827.85 = 337.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.89x = 827.85 × 337.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.89x = 279,730.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,730.52/599.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.30

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