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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.38, 824.81 and 440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.38, 824.81 and 440.04 is: 607.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.38 : 824.81 = 440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.38/824.81 = 440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.38x = 824.81 × 440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.38x = 362,947.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,947.19/597.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.56

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