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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.32, 824.34 and 335.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.32, 824.34 and 335.35 is: 462.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.32 : 824.34 = 335.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.32/824.34 = 335.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.32x = 824.34 × 335.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.32x = 276,440.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,440.74/597.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.81

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