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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.94, 823.78 and 334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.94, 823.78 and 334.96 is: 462.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.94 : 823.78 = 334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.94/823.78 = 334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.94x = 823.78 × 334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.94x = 275,933.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,933.35/596.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.25

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