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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.03, 823.89 and 335.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.03, 823.89 and 335.05 is: 462.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.03 : 823.89 = 335.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.03/823.89 = 335.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.03x = 823.89 × 335.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.03x = 276,044.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,044.34/597.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.36

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