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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.41, 823.02 and 334.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.41, 823.02 and 334.51 is: 461.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.41 : 823.02 = 334.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.41/823.02 = 334.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.41x = 823.02 × 334.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.41x = 275,308.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,308.42/596.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.61

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