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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.20, 824.28 and 466.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.20, 824.28 and 466.16 is: 643.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.20 : 824.28 = 466.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.20/824.28 = 466.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.20x = 824.28 × 466.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.20x = 384,246.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,246.36/597.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.41

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