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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.52, 823.02 and 334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.52, 823.02 and 334.44 is: 461.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.52 : 823.02 = 334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.52/823.02 = 334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.52x = 823.02 × 334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.52x = 275,250.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,250.81/596.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.43

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