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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.40, 824.32 and 335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.40, 824.32 and 335.32 is: 462.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.40 : 824.32 = 335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.40/824.32 = 335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.40x = 824.32 × 335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.40x = 276,410.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,410.98/597.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.69

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