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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.17, 824.07 and 331.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.17, 824.07 and 331.61 is: 457.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.17 : 824.07 = 331.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.17/824.07 = 331.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.17x = 824.07 × 331.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.17x = 273,265.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,265.73/597.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.61

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