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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.41, 821.97 and 583.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.41, 821.97 and 583.61 is: 802.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.41 : 821.97 = 583.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.41/821.97 = 583.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.41x = 821.97 × 583.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.41x = 479,705.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,705.80/597.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.98

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