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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.24, 824.23 and 570.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.24, 824.23 and 570.44 is: 785.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.24 : 824.23 = 570.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.24/824.23 = 570.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.24x = 824.23 × 570.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.24x = 470,173.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,173.33/598.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.93

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