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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.19, 824.12 and 335.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.19, 824.12 and 335.21 is: 462.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.19 : 824.12 = 335.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.19/824.12 = 335.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.19x = 824.12 × 335.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.19x = 276,253.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,253.27/597.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.59

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