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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.49, 824.55 and 335.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.49, 824.55 and 335.51 is: 463.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.49 : 824.55 = 335.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.49/824.55 = 335.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.49x = 824.55 × 335.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.49x = 276,645.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,645.00/597.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.01

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