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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.78, 825.12 and 467.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.78, 825.12 and 467.10 is: 644.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.78 : 825.12 = 467.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.78/825.12 = 467.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.78x = 825.12 × 467.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.78x = 385,413.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,413.55/597.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.74

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