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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.24, 824.46 and 573.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.24, 824.46 and 573.96 is: 792.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.24 : 824.46 = 573.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.24/824.46 = 573.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.24x = 824.46 × 573.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.24x = 473,207.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,207.06/597.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.32

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