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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.92, 823.74 and 331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.92, 823.74 and 331.40 is: 457.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.92 : 823.74 = 331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.92/823.74 = 331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.92x = 823.74 × 331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.92x = 272,983.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,983.32/596.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.32

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