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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.44, 824.48 and 335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.44, 824.48 and 335.46 is: 462.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.44 : 824.48 = 335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.44/824.48 = 335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.44x = 824.48 × 335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.44x = 276,580.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,580.06/597.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.94

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