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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.56, 824.66 and 335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.56, 824.66 and 335.56 is: 463.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.56 : 824.66 = 335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.56/824.66 = 335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.56x = 824.66 × 335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.56x = 276,722.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,722.91/597.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.09

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