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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.09, 823.89 and 335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.09, 823.89 and 335.07 is: 462.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.09 : 823.89 = 335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.09/823.89 = 335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.09x = 823.89 × 335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.09x = 276,060.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,060.82/597.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.34

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