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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.64, 824.94 and 387.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.64, 824.94 and 387.45 is: 534.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.64 : 824.94 = 387.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.64/824.94 = 387.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.64x = 824.94 × 387.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.64x = 319,620.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,620.94/597.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.80

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