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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.17, 824.14 and 331.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.17, 824.14 and 331.69 is: 457.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.17 : 824.14 = 331.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.17/824.14 = 331.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.17x = 824.14 × 331.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.17x = 273,359.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,359.00/597.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.76

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