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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.63, 823.37 and 334.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.63, 823.37 and 334.67 is: 461.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.63 : 823.37 = 334.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.63/823.37 = 334.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.63x = 823.37 × 334.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.63x = 275,551.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,551.45/596.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.84

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