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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.16, 824.46 and 473.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.16, 824.46 and 473.24 is: 652.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.16 : 824.46 = 473.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.16/824.46 = 473.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.16x = 824.46 × 473.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.16x = 390,167.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,167.45/598.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.28

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