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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.96, 825.19 and 335.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.96, 825.19 and 335.97 is: 463.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.96 : 825.19 = 335.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.96/825.19 = 335.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.96x = 825.19 × 335.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.96x = 277,234.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,234.96/597.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.64

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