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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.05, 823.98 and 335.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.05, 823.98 and 335.06 is: 462.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.05 : 823.98 = 335.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.05/823.98 = 335.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.05x = 823.98 × 335.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.05x = 276,082.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,082.74/597.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.41

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