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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.78, 825.58 and 411.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.78, 825.58 and 411.76 is: 568.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.78 : 825.58 = 411.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.78/825.58 = 411.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.78x = 825.58 × 411.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.78x = 339,940.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,940.82/597.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.67

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