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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.09, 824.07 and 335.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.09, 824.07 and 335.13 is: 462.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.09 : 824.07 = 335.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.09/824.07 = 335.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.09x = 824.07 × 335.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.09x = 276,170.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,170.58/597.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.53

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