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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.30, 824.10 and 466.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.30, 824.10 and 466.68 is: 643.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.30 : 824.10 = 466.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.30/824.10 = 466.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.30x = 824.10 × 466.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.30x = 384,590.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,590.99/597.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.88

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