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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.93, 824.28 and 473.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.93, 824.28 and 473.34 is: 652.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.93 : 824.28 = 473.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.93/824.28 = 473.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.93x = 824.28 × 473.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.93x = 390,164.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,164.70/597.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.53

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