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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.66, 824.78 and 335.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.66, 824.78 and 335.69 is: 463.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.66 : 824.78 = 335.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.66/824.78 = 335.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.66x = 824.78 × 335.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.66x = 276,873.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,873.30/597.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.26

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