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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.56, 824.67 and 335.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.56, 824.67 and 335.57 is: 463.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.56 : 824.67 = 335.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.56/824.67 = 335.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.56x = 824.67 × 335.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.56x = 276,730.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,730.39/597.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.10

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