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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.13, 822.59 and 334.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.13, 822.59 and 334.10 is: 461.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.13 : 822.59 = 334.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.13/822.59 = 334.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.13x = 822.59 × 334.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.13x = 274,823.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,823.21/596.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.01

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