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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.73, 824.94 and 335.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.73, 824.94 and 335.75 is: 463.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.73 : 824.94 = 335.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.73/824.94 = 335.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.73x = 824.94 × 335.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.73x = 276,973.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,973.61/597.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.38

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