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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.44, 824.38 and 335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.44, 824.38 and 335.44 is: 462.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.44 : 824.38 = 335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.44/824.38 = 335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.44x = 824.38 × 335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.44x = 276,530.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,530.03/597.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.86

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