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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.63, 824.75 and 335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.63, 824.75 and 335.68 is: 463.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.63 : 824.75 = 335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.63/824.75 = 335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.63x = 824.75 × 335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.63x = 276,852.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,852.08/597.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.25

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