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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.94, 827.89 and 338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.94, 827.89 and 338.04 is: 466.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.94 : 827.89 = 338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.94/827.89 = 338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.94x = 827.89 × 338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.94x = 279,859.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,859.09/599.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.48

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