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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.67, 823.36 and 331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.67, 823.36 and 331.08 is: 456.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.67 : 823.36 = 331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.67/823.36 = 331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.67x = 823.36 × 331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.67x = 272,598.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,598.03/596.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.87

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