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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.98, 827.96 and 337.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.98, 827.96 and 337.99 is: 466.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.98 : 827.96 = 337.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.98/827.96 = 337.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.98x = 827.96 × 337.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.98x = 279,842.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,842.20/599.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.42

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