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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.84, 824.53 and 421.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.84, 824.53 and 421.39 is: 581.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.84 : 824.53 = 421.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.84/824.53 = 421.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.84x = 824.53 × 421.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.84x = 347,448.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,448.70/597.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.17

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