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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.27, 824.31 and 335.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.27, 824.31 and 335.37 is: 462.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.27 : 824.31 = 335.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.27/824.31 = 335.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.27x = 824.31 × 335.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.27x = 276,448.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,448.84/597.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.85

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