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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.10, 824.28 and 398.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.10, 824.28 and 398.26 is: 549.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.10 : 824.28 = 398.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.10/824.28 = 398.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.10x = 824.28 × 398.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.10x = 328,275.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,275.76/597.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.79

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