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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.06, 823.88 and 335.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.06, 823.88 and 335.06 is: 462.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.06 : 823.88 = 335.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.06/823.88 = 335.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.06x = 823.88 × 335.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.06x = 276,049.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,049.23/597.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.35

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