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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.13, 824.03 and 335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.13, 824.03 and 335.14 is: 462.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.13 : 824.03 = 335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.13/824.03 = 335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.13x = 824.03 × 335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.13x = 276,165.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,165.41/597.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.49

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