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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.92, 824.67 and 440.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.92, 824.67 and 440.51 is: 607.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.92 : 824.67 = 440.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.92/824.67 = 440.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.92x = 824.67 × 440.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.92x = 363,271.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,271.26/597.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.56

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