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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.47, 824.68 and 387.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.47, 824.68 and 387.64 is: 535.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.47 : 824.68 = 387.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.47/824.68 = 387.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.47x = 824.68 × 387.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.47x = 319,678.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,678.96/597.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.06

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