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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.86, 824.98 and 335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.86, 824.98 and 335.82 is: 463.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.86 : 824.98 = 335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.86/824.98 = 335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.86x = 824.98 × 335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.86x = 277,044.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,044.78/597.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.39

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