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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.04, 823.30 and 397.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.04, 823.30 and 397.92 is: 548.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.04 : 823.30 = 397.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.04/823.30 = 397.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.04x = 823.30 × 397.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.04x = 327,607.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,607.54/597.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.72

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