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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.76, 822.66 and 419.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.76, 822.66 and 419.16 is: 577.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.76 : 822.66 = 419.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.76/822.66 = 419.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.76x = 822.66 × 419.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.76x = 344,826.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,826.17/596.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.83

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