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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.76, 824.94 and 335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.76, 824.94 and 335.80 is: 463.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.76 : 824.94 = 335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.76/824.94 = 335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.76x = 824.94 × 335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.76x = 277,014.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,014.85/597.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.42

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