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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.27, 824.49 and 439.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.27, 824.49 and 439.62 is: 606.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.27 : 824.49 = 439.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.27/824.49 = 439.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.27x = 824.49 × 439.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.27x = 362,462.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,462.29/597.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.87

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