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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.95, 822.48 and 334.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.95, 822.48 and 334.05 is: 461.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.95 : 822.48 = 334.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.95/822.48 = 334.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.95x = 822.48 × 334.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.95x = 274,749.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,749.44/595.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.03

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