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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.76, 824.46 and 440.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.76, 824.46 and 440.34 is: 607.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.76 : 824.46 = 440.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.76/824.46 = 440.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.76x = 824.46 × 440.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.76x = 363,042.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,042.72/597.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.34

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