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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.64, 824.72 and 335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.64, 824.72 and 335.64 is: 463.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.64 : 824.72 = 335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.64/824.72 = 335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.64x = 824.72 × 335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.64x = 276,809.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,809.02/597.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.17

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