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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.76, 824.96 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.76, 824.96 and 335.76 is: 463.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.76 : 824.96 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.76/824.96 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.76x = 824.96 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.76x = 276,988.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,988.57/597.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.38

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