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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.29, 824.18 and 473.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.29, 824.18 and 473.27 is: 653.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.29 : 824.18 = 473.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.29/824.18 = 473.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.29x = 824.18 × 473.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.29x = 390,053.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,053.18/597.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.04

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