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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.77, 824.14 and 456.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.77, 824.14 and 456.22 is: 628.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.77 : 824.14 = 456.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.77/824.14 = 456.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.77x = 824.14 × 456.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.77x = 375,989.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,989.15/597.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.99

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