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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.95, 825.14 and 335.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.95, 825.14 and 335.96 is: 463.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.95 : 825.14 = 335.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.95/825.14 = 335.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.95x = 825.14 × 335.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.95x = 277,210.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,210.75/597.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.61

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