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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.66, 824.72 and 332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.66, 824.72 and 332.10 is: 458.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.66 : 824.72 = 332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.66/824.72 = 332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.66x = 824.72 × 332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.66x = 273,889.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,889.51/597.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.27

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