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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.94, 827.89 and 334.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.94, 827.89 and 334.33 is: 461.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.94 : 827.89 = 334.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.94/827.89 = 334.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.94x = 827.89 × 334.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.94x = 276,785.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,785.56/599.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.36

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