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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.51, 824.22 and 410.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.51, 824.22 and 410.71 is: 566.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.51 : 824.22 = 410.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.51/824.22 = 410.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.51x = 824.22 × 410.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.51x = 338,513.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,513.34/597.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.54

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