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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.22, 824.18 and 335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.22, 824.18 and 335.22 is: 462.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.22 : 824.18 = 335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.22/824.18 = 335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.22x = 824.18 × 335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.22x = 276,281.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,281.62/597.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.61

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