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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.92, 825.16 and 335.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.92, 825.16 and 335.94 is: 463.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.92 : 825.16 = 335.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.92/825.16 = 335.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.92x = 825.16 × 335.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.92x = 277,201.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,201.35/597.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.61

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