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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.55, 824.58 and 335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.55, 824.58 and 335.56 is: 463.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.55 : 824.58 = 335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.55/824.58 = 335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.55x = 824.58 × 335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.55x = 276,696.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,696.06/597.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.05

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