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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.94, 823.46 and 465.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.94, 823.46 and 465.06 is: 641.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.94 : 823.46 = 465.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.94/823.46 = 465.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.94x = 823.46 × 465.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.94x = 382,958.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,958.31/596.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.54

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