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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.93, 824.11 and 411.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.93, 824.11 and 411.09 is: 566.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.93 : 824.11 = 411.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.93/824.11 = 411.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.93x = 824.11 × 411.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.93x = 338,783.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,783.38/597.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.59

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