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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.44, 824.48 and 335.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.44, 824.48 and 335.45 is: 462.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.44 : 824.48 = 335.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.44/824.48 = 335.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.44x = 824.48 × 335.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.44x = 276,566.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,566.02/597.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.92

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