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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.13, 822.69 and 334.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.13, 822.69 and 334.17 is: 461.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.13 : 822.69 = 334.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.13/822.69 = 334.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.13x = 822.69 × 334.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.13x = 274,918.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,918.32/596.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.17

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