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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.69, 824.76 and 332.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.69, 824.76 and 332.13 is: 458.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.69 : 824.76 = 332.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.69/824.76 = 332.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.69x = 824.76 × 332.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.69x = 273,927.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,927.54/597.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.31

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