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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.02, 823.89 and 410.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.02, 823.89 and 410.90 is: 567.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.02 : 823.89 = 410.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.02/823.89 = 410.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.02x = 823.89 × 410.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.02x = 338,536.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,536.40/597.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.04

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