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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.61, 824.62 and 332.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.61, 824.62 and 332.03 is: 458.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.61 : 824.62 = 332.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.61/824.62 = 332.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.61x = 824.62 × 332.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.61x = 273,801.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,801.37/597.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.16

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