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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.33, 824.27 and 335.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.33, 824.27 and 335.30 is: 462.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.33 : 824.27 = 335.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.33/824.27 = 335.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.33x = 824.27 × 335.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.33x = 276,371.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,371.93/597.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.68

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