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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.60, 824.68 and 335.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.60, 824.68 and 335.61 is: 463.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.60 : 824.68 = 335.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.60/824.68 = 335.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.60x = 824.68 × 335.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.60x = 276,770.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,770.85/597.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.14

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