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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.54, 823.28 and 334.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.54, 823.28 and 334.60 is: 461.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.54 : 823.28 = 334.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.54/823.28 = 334.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.54x = 823.28 × 334.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.54x = 275,465.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,465.76/596.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.77

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