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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.39, 824.41 and 335.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.39, 824.41 and 335.43 is: 462.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.39 : 824.41 = 335.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.39/824.41 = 335.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.39x = 824.41 × 335.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.39x = 276,531.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,531.85/597.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.90

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