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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.37, 824.46 and 560.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.37, 824.46 and 560.31 is: 773.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.37 : 824.46 = 560.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.37/824.46 = 560.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.37x = 824.46 × 560.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.37x = 461,953.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,953.18/597.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.31

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