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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.70, 824.82 and 335.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.70, 824.82 and 335.71 is: 463.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.70 : 824.82 = 335.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.70/824.82 = 335.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.70x = 824.82 × 335.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.70x = 276,900.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,900.32/597.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.28

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