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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.03, 823.53 and 440.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.03, 823.53 and 440.05 is: 607.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.03 : 823.53 = 440.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.03/823.53 = 440.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.03x = 823.53 × 440.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.03x = 362,394.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,394.38/597.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.00

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