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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.93, 827.88 and 334.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.93, 827.88 and 334.37 is: 461.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.93 : 827.88 = 334.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.93/827.88 = 334.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.93x = 827.88 × 334.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.93x = 276,816.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,816.17/599.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.42

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