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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.28, 824.17 and 331.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.28, 824.17 and 331.72 is: 457.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.28 : 824.17 = 331.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.28/824.17 = 331.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.28x = 824.17 × 331.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.28x = 273,387.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,387.89/597.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.73

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