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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.26, 825 and 440.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.26, 825 and 440.21 is: 608.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.26 : 825 = 440.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.26/825 = 440.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.26x = 825 × 440.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.26x = 363,173.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,173.25/597.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.07

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