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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.80, 824.96 and 332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.80, 824.96 and 332.24 is: 458.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.80 : 824.96 = 332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.80/824.96 = 332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.80x = 824.96 × 332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.80x = 274,083.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,083.05/597.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.49

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