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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.35, 824.31 and 335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.35, 824.31 and 335.36 is: 462.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.35 : 824.31 = 335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.35/824.31 = 335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.35x = 824.31 × 335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.35x = 276,436.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,436.48/597.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.78

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