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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.13, 824.06 and 335.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.13, 824.06 and 335.18 is: 462.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.13 : 824.06 = 335.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.13/824.06 = 335.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.13x = 824.06 × 335.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.13x = 276,208.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,208.43/597.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.56

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