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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.16, 825.15 and 467.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.16, 825.15 and 467.16 is: 645.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.16 : 825.15 = 467.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.16/825.15 = 467.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.16x = 825.15 × 467.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.16x = 385,477.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,477.07/597.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.52

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