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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.02, 824.17 and 398.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.02, 824.17 and 398.18 is: 549.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.02 : 824.17 = 398.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.02/824.17 = 398.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.02x = 824.17 × 398.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.02x = 328,168.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,168.70/597.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.68

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