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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.71, 824.66 and 335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.71, 824.66 and 335.72 is: 463.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.71 : 824.66 = 335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.71/824.66 = 335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.71x = 824.66 × 335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.71x = 276,854.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,854.86/597.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.19

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