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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.14, 824.13 and 335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.14, 824.13 and 335.22 is: 462.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.14 : 824.13 = 335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.14/824.13 = 335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.14x = 824.13 × 335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.14x = 276,264.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,264.86/597.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.65

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