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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.94, 822.97 and 508.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.94, 822.97 and 508.06 is: 700.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.94 : 822.97 = 508.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.94/822.97 = 508.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.94x = 822.97 × 508.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.94x = 418,118.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,118.14/596.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.44

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