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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.95, 827.73 and 337.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.95, 827.73 and 337.91 is: 466.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.95 : 827.73 = 337.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.95/827.73 = 337.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.95x = 827.73 × 337.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.95x = 279,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,698.24/599.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.20

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