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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597, 823.50 and 485.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597, 823.50 and 485.40 is: 669.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597 : 823.50 = 485.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597/823.50 = 485.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597x = 823.50 × 485.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597x = 399,726.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,726.90/597
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.56

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