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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.61, 823.32 and 334.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.61, 823.32 and 334.64 is: 461.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.61 : 823.32 = 334.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.61/823.32 = 334.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.61x = 823.32 × 334.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.61x = 275,515.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,515.80/596.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.80

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