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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596, 822.45 and 333.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596, 822.45 and 333.98 is: 460.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596 : 822.45 = 333.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596/822.45 = 333.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596x = 822.45 × 333.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596x = 274,681.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,681.85/596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.88

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