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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.46, 824.46 and 335.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.46, 824.46 and 335.47 is: 462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.46 : 824.46 = 335.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.46/824.46 = 335.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.46x = 824.46 × 335.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.46x = 276,577.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,577.47/597.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.93

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