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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.96, 823.80 and 335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.96, 823.80 and 335 is: 462.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.96 : 823.80 = 335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.96/823.80 = 335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.96x = 823.80 × 335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.96x = 275,973
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,973/596.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.30

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