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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.48, 824.51 and 335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.48, 824.51 and 335.49 is: 462.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.48 : 824.51 = 335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.48/824.51 = 335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.48x = 824.51 × 335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.48x = 276,613.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,613.18/597.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.97

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