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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.66, 823.92 and 465.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.66, 823.92 and 465.06 is: 641.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.66 : 823.92 = 465.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.66/823.92 = 465.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.66x = 823.92 × 465.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.66x = 383,172.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,172.24/597.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.12

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