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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.93, 827.91 and 337.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.93, 827.91 and 337.94 is: 466.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.93 : 827.91 = 337.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.93/827.91 = 337.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.93x = 827.91 × 337.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.93x = 279,783.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,783.91/599.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.36

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