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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.52, 824.56 and 335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.52, 824.56 and 335.54 is: 463.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.52 : 824.56 = 335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.52/824.56 = 335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.52x = 824.56 × 335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.52x = 276,672.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,672.86/597.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.04

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