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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.92, 825.36 and 460.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.92, 825.36 and 460.32 is: 635.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.92 : 825.36 = 460.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.92/825.36 = 460.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.92x = 825.36 × 460.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.92x = 379,929.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,929.72/597.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.42

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