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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.60, 825.39 and 473.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.60, 825.39 and 473.67 is: 654.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.60 : 825.39 = 473.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.60/825.39 = 473.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.60x = 825.39 × 473.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.60x = 390,962.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,962.48/597.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.22

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