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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.78, 825 and 335.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.78, 825 and 335.86 is: 463.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.78 : 825 = 335.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.78/825 = 335.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.78x = 825 × 335.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.78x = 277,084.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,084.50/597.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.52

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