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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.92, 827.90 and 334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.92, 827.90 and 334.36 is: 461.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.92 : 827.90 = 334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.92/827.90 = 334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.92x = 827.90 × 334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.92x = 276,812.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,812.60/599.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.41

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