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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.33, 823.87 and 439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.33, 823.87 and 439.92 is: 606.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.33 : 823.87 = 439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.33/823.87 = 439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.33x = 823.87 × 439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.33x = 362,436.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,436.89/597.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.76

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