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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.69, 824.83 and 335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.69, 824.83 and 335.70 is: 463.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.69 : 824.83 = 335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.69/824.83 = 335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.69x = 824.83 × 335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.69x = 276,895.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,895.43/597.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.28

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