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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.15, 824.02 and 331.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.15, 824.02 and 331.59 is: 457.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.15 : 824.02 = 331.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.15/824.02 = 331.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.15x = 824.02 × 331.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.15x = 273,235.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,235.70/597.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.57

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