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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.76, 824.31 and 439.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.76, 824.31 and 439.71 is: 607.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.76 : 824.31 = 439.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.76/824.31 = 439.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.76x = 824.31 × 439.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.76x = 362,457.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,457.35/596.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.38

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