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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.46, 824.56 and 335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.46, 824.56 and 335.56 is: 463.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.46 : 824.56 = 335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.46/824.56 = 335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.46x = 824.56 × 335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.46x = 276,689.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,689.35/597.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.11

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