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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.42, 823.71 and 441.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.42, 823.71 and 441.90 is: 609.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.42 : 823.71 = 441.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.42/823.71 = 441.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.42x = 823.71 × 441.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.42x = 363,997.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,997.45/597.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.28

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