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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.68, 824.94 and 401.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.68, 824.94 and 401.76 is: 554.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.68 : 824.94 = 401.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.68/824.94 = 401.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.68x = 824.94 × 401.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.68x = 331,427.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,427.89/597.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.52

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