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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.60, 825.84 and 466.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.60, 825.84 and 466.38 is: 644.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.60 : 825.84 = 466.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.60/825.84 = 466.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.60x = 825.84 × 466.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.60x = 385,155.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,155.26/597.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.50

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