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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.34, 824.25 and 331.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.34, 824.25 and 331.75 is: 457.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.34 : 824.25 = 331.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.34/824.25 = 331.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.34x = 824.25 × 331.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.34x = 273,444.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,444.94/597.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.77

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