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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.53, 824.65 and 335.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.53, 824.65 and 335.57 is: 463.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.53 : 824.65 = 335.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.53/824.65 = 335.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.53x = 824.65 × 335.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.53x = 276,722.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,722.84/597.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.11

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