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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.44, 824.46 and 335.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.44, 824.46 and 335.50 is: 462.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.44 : 824.46 = 335.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.44/824.46 = 335.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.44x = 824.46 × 335.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.44x = 276,606.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,606.33/597.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.99

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