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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.78, 823.62 and 334.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.78, 823.62 and 334.86 is: 462.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.78 : 823.62 = 334.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.78/823.62 = 334.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.78x = 823.62 × 334.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.78x = 275,797.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,797.39/596.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.14

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