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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.70, 824.83 and 332.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.70, 824.83 and 332.15 is: 458.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.70 : 824.83 = 332.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.70/824.83 = 332.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.70x = 824.83 × 332.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.70x = 273,968.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,968.84/597.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.37

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