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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.04, 823.87 and 335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.04, 823.87 and 335.07 is: 462.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.04 : 823.87 = 335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.04/823.87 = 335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.04x = 823.87 × 335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.04x = 276,054.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,054.12/597.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.37

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