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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.70, 824.84 and 335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.70, 824.84 and 335.70 is: 463.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.70 : 824.84 = 335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.70/824.84 = 335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.70x = 824.84 × 335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.70x = 276,898.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,898.79/597.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.27

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