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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.24, 824.22 and 335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.24, 824.22 and 335.28 is: 462.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.24 : 824.22 = 335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.24/824.22 = 335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.24x = 824.22 × 335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.24x = 276,344.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,344.48/597.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.70

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