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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.12, 823.98 and 335.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.12, 823.98 and 335.13 is: 462.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.12 : 823.98 = 335.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.12/823.98 = 335.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.12x = 823.98 × 335.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.12x = 276,140.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,140.42/597.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.45

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