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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.33, 893.64 and 332.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.33, 893.64 and 332.83 is: 498.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.33 : 893.64 = 332.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.33/893.64 = 332.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.33x = 893.64 × 332.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.33x = 297,427.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,427.97/596.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.77

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