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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.62, 824.64 and 335.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.62, 824.64 and 335.58 is: 463.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.62 : 824.64 = 335.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.62/824.64 = 335.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.62x = 824.64 × 335.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.62x = 276,732.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,732.69/597.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.06

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