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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.55, 824.11 and 432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.55, 824.11 and 432.16 is: 596.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.55 : 824.11 = 432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.55/824.11 = 432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.55x = 824.11 × 432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.55x = 356,148.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,148.38/597.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.01

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