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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.42, 824.24 and 486.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.42, 824.24 and 486.70 is: 671.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.42 : 824.24 = 486.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.42/824.24 = 486.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.42x = 824.24 × 486.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.42x = 401,153.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,153.49/597.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.48

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