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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.72, 824.82 and 335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.72, 824.82 and 335.72 is: 463.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.72 : 824.82 = 335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.72/824.82 = 335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.72x = 824.82 × 335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.72x = 276,908.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,908.57/597.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.27

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