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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.95, 827.92 and 351.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.95, 827.92 and 351.31 is: 484.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.95 : 827.92 = 351.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.95/827.92 = 351.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.95x = 827.92 × 351.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.95x = 290,856.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,856.58/599.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.80

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