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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.57, 824.61 and 335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.57, 824.61 and 335.60 is: 463.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.57 : 824.61 = 335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.57/824.61 = 335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.57x = 824.61 × 335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.57x = 276,739.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,739.12/597.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.11

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