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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.91, 823.75 and 334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.91, 823.75 and 334.94 is: 462.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.91 : 823.75 = 334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.91/823.75 = 334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.91x = 823.75 × 334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.91x = 275,908.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,908.05/596.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.23

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