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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.32, 824.33 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.32, 824.33 and 335.34 is: 462.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.32 : 824.33 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.32/824.33 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.32x = 824.33 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.32x = 276,429.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,429.77/597.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.78

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