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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.38, 824.42 and 335.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.38, 824.42 and 335.41 is: 462.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.38 : 824.42 = 335.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.38/824.42 = 335.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.38x = 824.42 × 335.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.38x = 276,517.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,517.49/597.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.89

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