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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.34, 821.91 and 485.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.34, 821.91 and 485.58 is: 669.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.34 : 821.91 = 485.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.34/821.91 = 485.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.34x = 821.91 × 485.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.34x = 399,103.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,103.06/596.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.25

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