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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.24, 824.18 and 335.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.24, 824.18 and 335.25 is: 462.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.24 : 824.18 = 335.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.24/824.18 = 335.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.24x = 824.18 × 335.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.24x = 276,304.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,304.67/597.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.64

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