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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.35, 824.72 and 464.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.35, 824.72 and 464.92 is: 641.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.35 : 824.72 = 464.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.35/824.72 = 464.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.35x = 824.72 × 464.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.35x = 383,422.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,422.37/597.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.87

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