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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.20, 822.76 and 334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.20, 822.76 and 334.24 is: 461.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.20 : 822.76 = 334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.20/822.76 = 334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.20x = 822.76 × 334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.20x = 274,999.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,999.30/596.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.25

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