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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.44, 824.48 and 331.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.44, 824.48 and 331.86 is: 457.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.44 : 824.48 = 331.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.44/824.48 = 331.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.44x = 824.48 × 331.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.44x = 273,610.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,610.27/597.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.97

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