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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.84, 825.08 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.84, 825.08 and 335.88 is: 463.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.84 : 825.08 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.84/825.08 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.84x = 825.08 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.84x = 277,127.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,127.87/597.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.55

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