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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.65, 824.72 and 335.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.65, 824.72 and 335.61 is: 463.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.65 : 824.72 = 335.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.65/824.72 = 335.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.65x = 824.72 × 335.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.65x = 276,782.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,782.60/597.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.12

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