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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.34, 824.24 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.34, 824.24 and 335.34 is: 462.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.34 : 824.24 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.34/824.24 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.34x = 824.24 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.34x = 276,400.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,400.64/597.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.72

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