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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.54, 824.61 and 335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.54, 824.61 and 335.55 is: 463.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.54 : 824.61 = 335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.54/824.61 = 335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.54x = 824.61 × 335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.54x = 276,700.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,700.98/597.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.07

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