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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.30, 822.02 and 505.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.30, 822.02 and 505.25 is: 695.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.30 : 822.02 = 505.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.30/822.02 = 505.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.30x = 822.02 × 505.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.30x = 415,324.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,324.81/597.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.34

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