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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.14, 824.17 and 335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.14, 824.17 and 335.14 is: 462.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.14 : 824.17 = 335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.14/824.17 = 335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.14x = 824.17 × 335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.14x = 276,212.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,212.33/597.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.56

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