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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.95, 827.90 and 337.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.95, 827.90 and 337.96 is: 466.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.95 : 827.90 = 337.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.95/827.90 = 337.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.95x = 827.90 × 337.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.95x = 279,792.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,792.94/599.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.36

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