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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.99, 822.52 and 334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.99, 822.52 and 334 is: 460.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.99 : 822.52 = 334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.99/822.52 = 334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.99x = 822.52 × 334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.99x = 274,721.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,721.68/595.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.95

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