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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.44, 823 and 334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.44, 823 and 334.44 is: 461.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.44 : 823 = 334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.44/823 = 334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.44x = 823 × 334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.44x = 275,244.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,244.12/596.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.48

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