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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.85, 823.66 and 331.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.85, 823.66 and 331.30 is: 457.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.85 : 823.66 = 331.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.85/823.66 = 331.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.85x = 823.66 × 331.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.85x = 272,878.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,878.56/596.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.20

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