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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.56, 824.63 and 332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.56, 824.63 and 332.04 is: 458.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.56 : 824.63 = 332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.56/824.63 = 332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.56x = 824.63 × 332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.56x = 273,811.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,811.58/597.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.22

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