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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.68, 823.34 and 331.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.68, 823.34 and 331.10 is: 456.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.68 : 823.34 = 331.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.68/823.34 = 331.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.68x = 823.34 × 331.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.68x = 272,607.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,607.67/596.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.88

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