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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.71, 823.38 and 334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.71, 823.38 and 334.72 is: 461.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.71 : 823.38 = 334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.71/823.38 = 334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.71x = 823.38 × 334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.71x = 275,601.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,601.75/596.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.87

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