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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.79, 894.84 and 336.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.79, 894.84 and 336.66 is: 504.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.79 : 894.84 = 336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.79/894.84 = 336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.79x = 894.84 × 336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.79x = 301,256.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,256.83/596.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.80

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