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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.56, 823.38 and 466.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.56, 823.38 and 466.52 is: 642.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.56 : 823.38 = 466.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.56/823.38 = 466.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.56x = 823.38 × 466.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.56x = 384,123.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,123.24/597.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.82

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