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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.96, 825.81 and 411.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.96, 825.81 and 411.93 is: 568.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.96 : 825.81 = 411.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.96/825.81 = 411.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.96x = 825.81 × 411.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.96x = 340,175.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,175.91/597.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.89

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