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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.99, 827.96 and 334.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.99, 827.96 and 334.42 is: 461.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.99 : 827.96 = 334.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.99/827.96 = 334.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.99x = 827.96 × 334.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.99x = 276,885.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,885.46/599.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.49

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