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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.92, 823.74 and 334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.92, 823.74 and 334.96 is: 462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.92 : 823.74 = 334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.92/823.74 = 334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.92x = 823.74 × 334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.92x = 275,919.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,919.95/596.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.24

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